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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrub Street
ISBN-101904943802
ISBN-139781904943808
eBay Product ID (ePID)57415067
Product Key Features
Original LanguageGerman
Book TitleJulius Buckler : Malaula! the Battle Cry of Jasta 17
Number of Pages190 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicCultural Heritage, Europe / Germany, Military / World War I, Military / Aviation, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorNorman Franks
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews...a well rounded, thorough investigation of a topic that would otherwise have remained unknown to most American readers...superior and highly recommended.
Dewey Decimal940.44943092
SynopsisThis important work was first published in German in late 1939, no doubt timed to impress the young Luftwaffe fighter pilots who were embarking on the second major air war in history. Buckler initially served with the army when the Great War began, until he was wounded and moved to the air service to train as a pilot. Following a baptism of fire flying two-seat reconnaissance missions over France, he became a fighter pilot, joining Jasta 17 in late 1916. Despite receiving several more wounds, he continued in action, finally being awarded the highest decoration of the Pour le Me'rite, and ending the war with 36 victories over British and French aircraft. Not so much a war diary, his book is more a collection of memories told in a refreshing and entertaining manner. Renowned air historian Norman Franks has placed these in context and added accurate and authenticated details of what Buckler achieved. However, the fighter ace's original words remain largely unchanged, and Adam Wait's expert translation gives a valuable insight into what it was like to fly over the Western Front from the other side of the line., This important work was first published in German in late 1939, no doubt timed to impress the young Luftwaffe fighter pilots who were embarking on the second major air war in history. Buckler initially served with the army when the Great War began, until he was wounded and moved to the air service to train as a pilot. Following a baptism of fire flying two-seat reconnaissance missions over France, he became a fighter pilot, joining Jasta 17 in late 1916. Despite receiving several more wounds, he continued in action, finally being awarded the highest decoration of the Pour le Mérite, and ending the war with 36 victories over British and French aircraft. Not so much a war diary, his book is more a collection of memories told in a refreshing and entertaining manner. Renowned air historian Norman Franks has placed these in context and added accurate and authenticated details of what Buckler achieved. However, the fighter ace's original words remain largely unchanged, and Adam Wait's expert translation gives a valuable insight into what it was like to fly over the Western Front from the other side of the line., This important work was first published in German in late 1939, no doubt timed to impress the young Luftwaffe fighter pilots who were embarking on the second major air war in history. Buckler initially served with the army when the Great War began, until he was wounded and moved to the air service to train as a pilot. Following a baptism of fire flying two-seat reconnaissance missions over France, he became a fighter pilot, joining Jasta 17 in late 1916. Despite receiving several more wounds, he continued in action, finally being awarded the highest decoration of the Pour le M rite, and ending the war with 36 victories over British and French aircraft. Not so much a war diary, his book is more a collection of memories told in a refreshing and entertaining manner. Renowned air historian Norman Franks has placed these in context and added accurate and authenticated details of what Buckler achieved. However, the fighter ace's original words remain largely unchanged, and Adam Wait's expert translation gives a valuable insight into what it was like to fly over the Western Front from the other side of the line.
LC Classification NumberD604
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- 12. Okt. 2021
Excellent Book
This is an amazing first-hand account of the air campaign during the Great War. It covers one unit through the conflict. Many excellent photographs!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
