Derided by Allied propaganda which made it out to be an air force equipped solely with elderly biplanes; ineffective in attack or always in retreat; the Regia Aeronautica was overshadowed by its more ruthless Axis partner; the Luftwaffe. Using research from a mass of original documentation; including personal accounts and combat diaries; the author takes an objective view and shows that the men who flew the Macchis; Fiats; and Savoias were no less skilled or determined than their opponents. The book discusses area commands; theaters; squadron allocations; anti-shipping operations; aircrew; and details of the top fighter aces. Comprehensive tables provide information on aircraft equipment; squadron allocation; and unit histories. With drawings from original aircraft handbooks; almost 250 photographs; more than 100 color profiles; and unit badges; Courage Alone provides a detailed reference source for historians; modelers; and enthusiasts alike.
#2871976 in Books The Glencannon Press 2010-04-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.75 x 7.50 x .75l; #File Name: 1889901512208 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. He loves local history and has a love for the seaBy maria robinsonMy brother in law loves the book! He loves local history and has a love for the sea. Great assortment of true ocean mishaps from the past!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the best of the lotBy mullers1973not a bad read well reasearched reads quick never bogs down very apppealing to West coast Maritime buffsgood to read when the wind howls
