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First and the Last, The : The German Fighter Force in World War II

Adolf Galland

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MILITARY GENERAL World War II Luftwaffe –

1955 reprint of first published that year.

“The First and the Last” by Adolf Galland is a book detailing the history of the German fighter force (Luftwaffe) during World War II, primarily focusing on its battles against the Western Allies. Galland, a legendary ace and commander of the Luftwaffe, offers an insider’s perspective on the force’s triumphs and the eventual decline. The book covers the early victories in Poland and France, and the desperate fight to defend the Reich. 

  • Desperate Battles:
    The book’s focus on the final battles reveals the desperate measures taken to defend the Reich and the Luftwaffe’s struggle against overwhelming Allied strength. 

  • The End of the Luftwaffe:
    The book also explores the factors that contributed to the decline and eventual demise of the Luftwaffe, including Allied bombing raids, dwindling supplies, and the lack of support from the German high command. 

pp. xii,368 illusts #220525 (Various newspaper cuttings laid in.)

Additional Information

AuthorAdolf Galland
Number of pages368
PublisherMethuen, London
Year Published1955
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Very Good +. Edgewear to jacket.

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