The Wilde Sau Geschwader JG 300 played a key role in the aerial defense of the Reich during the last two years of WWII but has never before been the subject of a serious and detailed study. This work thus fills a major void in the history of the war in the air. This chronicle has been assembled with the participation of more than 130 veterans and their families; traced and interviewed in the course of more than twenty years research. It sheds new light on flying operations and aerial combat as experienced by German fighter pilots in the battles that took place over Germany. Interspersed with numerous vivid personal accounts; it is a work that has a uniquely human and personal dimension. The authors have undertaken an in-depth comparative study of German; British and American primary sources and archival records; with the chief aim of minimizing errors and inaccuracies and ruling out dubious information. Far from seeking to glorify German or Allied aviators; they have reconstructed as accurately as possible the fates of the actors in this immense human drama and pay them due tribute. This history of JG 300 also deals with those aspects of the air war often neglected in the specialist literature such as the daily routines of the ground personnel and the navigation methods practiced by single seat fighters. Included are comprehensive loss and victory listings; and more than 800 photographs in the two volumes collected from private sources. Twenty six color profiles and paintings by Thomas A. Tullis and Richard Goyat are featured in Volume 1 with thirty color profiles in Volume 2. A leather bound; signed; limited edition is also available; ISBN 0-9761034-1-9; autographed by Hajo Hermann; founder of the Wilde Sau.
#202157 in Books Positive Publications 2001-02-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .91 x 6.24 x 9.30l; #File Name: 0967992214256 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational StoryBy Happy ShopperI gave this book as a gift to a teenage African American young man who is an avid lacrosse player. In fact; in 2013 he was the co-captain of his team at a prestigious boarding school. He enjoyed the read and was fascinated with the story.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book for LAX fansBy J. MartiThe book is centered around a unique time in American history with the Civil Rights movement and it's effects on the local Baltimore city populace. The story is an account from the coach Chip Silverman and his journey in building a solid lacrosse program at Morgan State University during the 1970's. It gives excellent insight of the racial divides during the time period but also; has examples of the respect earned and camaraderie shared between opponents of different racial backgrounds. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the local history of Baltimore; the history of Lacrosse; and the unique development of a strong collegiate LAX program at a historically Black institution.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great sports book that any lacrosse player would love to readBy detectivelennybriscoeAny lacrosse player/fan would enjoy this book. It deals with a (virtually) all-black Morgan State University developing a lacrosse program; and eventually defeating then-top ranked Washington and Lee in 1974; only several years after playing their first collegiate game. It also deals with the societal issues of the era. You really get to know the players as individuals; and Chip Silvermann and Miles Harrison (father of JHU/professional player Kyle Harrison) do an excellent job structuring this book; with stories from the school; challenges they faced; and plenty of background lacrosse information; as well. A very good book; and an excellent read. I loved it.
