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OverviewThe RAF introduced the Avro Lancaster in 1942 and used it to spearhead this aerial offensive. In response, the Luftwaffe created an elite nightfighter force based primarily upon the Bf 110. The Luftwaffe was quick to equip it with airborne radar that allowed it to intercept and destroy Lancasters over Germany. In turn, the RAF adopted countermeasures such as the Monica rearward-looking radar to alert Lancaster crews to the approach of nightfighters. In May 1943 the Luftwaffe suddenly developed a novel technical and tactical approach to attacking RAF bombers. The new tactic proved amazingly successful, and British bombers could be attacked from below with no warning. For its part, the RAF failed to detect the new German tactic for six crucial months, during which time its Lancaster bombers were almost defenceless against this new threat. In time, however, the German advantage of surprise was lost and the RAF developed countermeasures to deal with the new threat. The duel between upgraded Bf 110s and Lancasters in the night skies over Germany became increasingly dominated by cutting-edge technology, which would determine the efficacy of strategic bombing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Forczyk , Jim Laurier (Illustrator) , Gareth Hector (Illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 51 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.174kg ISBN: 9781780963167ISBN 10: 1780963165 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 20 June 2013 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviews"""This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative."" --Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org" This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. --Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. COmbine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. - Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. --Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. COmbine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. - Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. Combine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. --Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. COmbine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. - Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org This is an excellent book for the modeler or diorama builder with all of the details and photographs. Within the pages you are provided with detailed drawings of the Bf 110 and Lancaster cockpits. COmbine this with all of the other information provded and you have a reference work that is colorful and informative. <br>- Richard Mataka, www.mataka.org Author InformationRobert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relations and National Security from the University of Maryland and a strong background in European and Asian military history. He retired as a lieutenant colonel from the US Army Reserves having served 18 years as an armour officer in the US 2nd and 4th infantry divisions and as an intelligence officer in the 29th Infantry Division (Light). Dr Forczyk is currently a consultant in the Washington, DC area. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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