The Luftwaffe’s Blitz  [9780859791571]

Many good books have been written about the Blitz but I can tell you that it didn’t take long to realise that this was an outstanding book, packed full of detail. Many of the maps and photographs will have not seen before and although the title doesn’t reflect it, the author has balanced the story by having interviewed aircrew from both the bomber crews and from the night fighters involved. This provides a particularly interesting comparison of views from both sides of some raids. Sadly many of the crews are no longer with us but this book provides a fitting tribute to the bravery on both sides of the battle. The new detail contained in this book makes it a valid and significant reference to the Blitz that can sit proudly beside other reference works on the subject.

AIR MAIL july-sept 2011