Product Description

The air battle for Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete began in June 1940 with the Italian declaration of war. In the past, there has been much controversy amongst air historians on many of the details of the operations. It was here, for example, that "Pat" Pattie believed by many to be the Royal Air Force's "unknown" top-scoring fighter pilot of the whole war, saw most of his action. Just how many kills did he achieve and how? Taken from extensive research into available British, Italian and German records, and interviews and correspondence with survivors or relatives of those present, this book seeks to provide an accurate portrait of the air war for Yugoslavia, Greece and Crete from 1940-41.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326425 in Books
• Published on: 1987-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 445 pages

Customer Reviews

Excellent with unsurpassed attention to detail
If you require a definitive account of this Air campaign then look no further.The amount of research required into a book such as this can only be imagined. Every air combat claim is looked at from the records of all sides to match the Claim to fact. The operations of each unit are dealt with on a day to day basis with the results analysed. The bombing & strafing prowess of the Luftwaffe shines through together with the fight against overwhelming odds of the British,Commonwealth & Greek air forces. Even the Yugoslav Air force receives due attention. The variety of aircraft types is staggering! I fully recommend this book, not only for its attention to detail in the Air, but also the fact that it covers the Campaign in full.