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Book SynopsisLong the neglected stepchild in studies of World War II air campaigns, German anti-aircraft units have been frequently dismissed by historians as ineffective weapons that wasted valuable resources. Edward Westermann disagrees with that view and makes a convincing case for the contributions made by the range of German anti-aircraft defenses.
Trade ReviewMakes a persuasive case that flak played a more important role than is reflected in the standard studies of the combined bomber offensive and the Luftwaffe....The book reads well, tackles interpretations that have become generally accepted, and contains a wealth of information that will interest a broader audience." —
German Studies Review"A major and convincing contribution to our knowledge of the German military and aerial warfare." —
International History Review"A remarkable study." —Richard R. Muller, author of
The German Air War in Russia
