Autobiography of World War Two Luftwaffe pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel; the most highly decorated German serviceman of WW2; and the only one to be awarded the Third Reich’s most prestigious medal which was specially created for Rudel by Hitler himself; the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves; Swords and Diamonds. Shot down over 24 times; Hans Rudel is credited with destroying over 500 tanks; 2;000 ground targets; the Russian battleship Marat; two cruisers and a destroyer; and was so successful against Russian forces that Joseph Stalin put up a 100;000 rouble ransom on his head. His flying record of over 2;500 combat missions remains unmatched by any pilot since. Until his death in 1982 Hans Rudel remained a loyal supporter of Adolf Hitler; and National Socialism. Hans Rudel remained a complex character; but arguably one of WW2’s most heroic figures. This is a new edition of this classic war epic which includes new maps; photographs; and footnotes; with an introduction by British air ace Group Captain Douglas Bader.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A remarkable addition to Subaltern Studies Series.By Dr Anup K DasIn book "Muslims; Dalits and the Fabrications of History" edited by Shail Mayaram; M.S.S. Pandian and Ajay Skaria; different authors make us understand transition of the postcolonial and post-imperial societies with a particular focus on those of South Asia. Indian states observe emergence of non-Brahmin identities such as Muslims and Dalits including people in margins; due to strengthened social movements across the country. This book includes eight chapters authored by reputed scholars. Editor M.S.S. Pandian; died untimely at an early age on 10th November 2014; was subaltern historian of repute. This book is a remarkable addition to Subaltern Studies Series.
