The 2nd TAF; equipped with rocket- and bomb-carrying Typhoons; Tempests; Spitfires; Mosquitos; Mustangs and medium bombers; flew ground attack and tank-busting missions in support of Montgomery's 21st Army Group as it advanced through Normandy and north-west Europe in 1944-45. The medium bomber units struck at enemy transport; ammunition dumps and communication targets. The 2nd TAF comprised British; Canadian; Polish; Czech; Norwegian; French; South African; Australian and New Zealand crews. The first volume in this three-book set deals with the formation and expansion of 2nd TAF from its inception in June 1943 for the next 12 months; and with the initial critical month of the invasion. This volume; as with the two subsequent volumes; is not only profusely illustrated with many little known photographs; and with Chris Thomas's masterly artwork; but also contains daily listings of all claims made against enemy aircraft; and all losses; damage and casualties suffered by 2nd Tactical aircraft and aircrews in carrying out their arduous duties.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The thing that makes this book so different than many ...By Christopher CampbellThe thing that makes this book so different than many other books of this genre is the author's use of so many sources and points of view. Perhaps this is because he is an attorney; and is accustomed to examining a case from multiple perspectives in order to arrive at some semblance of truth. In any event; his use of the real American history (much of which is never mentioned in the history books so often palmed of on us as ''comprehensive and complete" texts) in the first two chapters primes the reader and sharpens and deepens the understanding; to set a proper intellectual mindset; which makes the rest of the book fascinating and holds the reader's interest -- even if we skip around through the chapters. Not very surprising that he has been a professor teaching law!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Religious and historical insights on AmericaBy John P. LudgateChristopher Bucks wonderful book provided me with much knowledge and more importantly insight and understanding of the native and pilgrim religious ideas and how they influenced American history in the past and continue to be relevant to understanding many current events in both the America and the world.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very well done a scholarly well.written book on a timely subject!By Roberta CharlesI enjoyed this well written extremely complex study of Our place in the world with all of its complex intertwining threads.
