SynopsisSecond of four volumes forming a comprehensive pictorial encyclopedia of the aircraft and markings of the Luftwaffe bomber force in World War II. This volume opens with the German onslaught into France and the Low Countries then moves to the Balkans, the Mediterranean and North Africa. It also includes the Luftwaffe's foray into Iraq and concludes with the massive mid-1941 attack on Russia., 9 x 12 96 pgs 230 b&w photos 15 color profiles maps & data tables This is the second title in a four-volume study concentrating on Luftwaffe conventional and maritime/torpedo bomber aircraft, camouflage and markings 1933-1945. Conceptual design and layout follows that of the popular Jagdwaffe series. The narrative text provides an overview, with the detail contained in the captions. Captions concentrate on individual aircraft, units, pilots, and camouflage and markings, and more. - Covers 'Bomben auf England' (the Battle of Britain and Night Blitz on London) as well as the opening phase of bomber operations in the Mediterranean against Malta, Crete and Sicily. - Very rich in photographic content. - This title will be very useful to scale model builders because of its color profiles illustrating camouflage schemes, tactical markings and numbering and unit insignia.