For the first time; this richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive; detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110; Me 210; and Me 410 series. By 1935 the Bf 109 had made Messerschmitt the leading manufacturer of fighter aircraft in Germany. The twin-engined Bf 110 followed on its heels in 1936; a type the Luftwaffe took on in large numbers as a long-range fighter; heavy-fighter; fighter-bomber; night-fighter and reconnaissance platform. As its successor; Messerschmitt developed the better performing Me 210; which flew for the first time in 1939. But this airframe soon began manifesting serious design flaws; and accidents with the Me 210 quickly started piling up due to the type's questionable flight handling characteristics. The Luftwaffe refused to accept any more aircraft as a result; and at a stroke the type's overzealous full scale production ground to a halt. More powerful engines and a number of design changes saw this aircraft produced from 1943 to 1944 under the designation of Me 410; and as such the type gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nuggets of history from the men who lived itBy Patrick J. SouthamIf you like memoirs this book is very good. It contains accounts of American Civil War battles written by the officers who fought them. The variety was good as I learned about some men who I had only heard about by name. I was highly impressed by the research that went in to this book. John Stephens tracked down correspondence; articles; and memoirs from officers on both sides of the conflict to read what they had to say about particular battles they were engaged in. Some of these remembrances were written shortly after the conflict; some were written years later. Over a century later this time in American history still fascinates.History is like mining a mountain. You can dig and dig and there will always be more. I enjoyed reading this book and learning what these warriors thought about these particular battles. There is always more to learn; but this book contains some good nuggets indeed!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very human story.By C. PanianI have been an interested Civil War buff for 62 years. Not a fanatic; but a reader of a great many books; beginning with Author; Bruce Catton. I can honestly say I received more enjoyment from this book than from any other I have read. The individual human experience written by the Generals brings apersonal touch that I have never had in any other Civil War book. If you don't tear up when reading General Grants capture of Vicksburg; or his telling of the surrender at Appomatic Court House; I would be surprised. I heartily recommend the purchase and reading of this very human side of America's greatest tradegy.'0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is well written and documented. It tells ...By JazziegirlThis book is well written and documented. It tells the stories of some of the major battles of the civil war. It gives both the Confederate and the Union side of the the story. It also gives biographies of the main soldiers and leaders of the Civil War. Many of the accounts are taken directly from the Generals who were in charge of these battles.
