Christer Bergström Livres

A superb study for both the historian and modeler, this book contains 124 color profiles showing Luftwaffe single-engine fighter aircraft - Bf 109, Fw 190, Ta 152, Me 262, Me 163, and He 162 - once piloted by some of the most famous German aces of World War II. Also shown are war-era photographs of select aircraft and pilots. The book begins with a summary of Luftwaffe fighter camouflage and color schemes on the various war fronts, then explains unit markings, tactical codes, personal markings and other markings. Luftwaffe Fighter Aircraft in Profile serves as the perfect introduction to the history of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. At the same time, it is an indispensable volume to the aircraft modeler.

Contains 124 extraordinary color profiles, portraying examples of nearly all types of single-seated fighter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in World War II. All of the detailed profiles represent aircraft flown by German aces, some of the most famous and successful as well as those of lesser known. Also contains over 100 color illustrations of Luftwaffe unit markings, uniform insignia, camouflage colors, unit code styles, kill markings, and related features.

In time for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we now have-thanks to Swedish historian Bergstroem-perhaps the most thorough, expert examination of the topic ever written. Illustrated throughout with maps and rare photos, plus a color section closely depicting the aircraft, this work lays out the battle as seldom seen before.

This is a completely new take on Operation "Market Garden", based on the newest and most comprehensive research into primary sources to date on this epic battle. All previous published accounts of Operation "Market Garden" end the main story with the evacuation of the British airborne troops from Oosterbeek - which obscures the fact that Operation "Market Garden" at that time was still to be regarded as essentially a great success. It was only due to the following development of events (including the battle at Overloon in October 1944) that meant that the strategic success of the operation could not be utilized to end the war before the turn of the year 1944. This is a story that has never been told before, and which is described and analysed in detail in the concluding Volume 2 of Christer Bergström's Arnhem 1944. This book is a must-read to anyone interested in Operation "Market Garden", and who does not want to miss out on newly-revealed knowledge of this fascinating sequence of the Second World War.Christer Bergström enjoys the reputation of being one of the world's foremost experts on the Second World War. He has published 31 books on the subject, most of them in English. Through his indepth research work, he has moved the borders of our knowledge forward in many fields - e.g. the Ardennes offensive, the Battle of Britain, the Eastern Front. Now the turn has come to Operation Market Garden.

Focusing on the aerial campaign during Operation Barbarossa, this book presents a comprehensive analysis from both Russian and German perspectives. It contextualizes the events strategically and tactically, enriched by a wealth of rare photographs, biographical studies of key figures, and detailed technical assessments. Additionally, it includes data tables and appendices, offering an in-depth look at this pivotal moment in military history.

This will totally change the perception of the Battle of the Bulge-a main reference work for many years to come. číst celé

A major new benchmark study of Operation Barbarossa by Christer Bergstroem, renowned WWII historian and author of the critically acclaimed The Ardennes 1944-1945: Hitler's Winter Offensive and The Battle of Britain: An Epic Conflict Revisited.

The stunning success of Adolf Hitler's ground offensives during the first year of the Second World War was due in no small part to the new tanks fielded by his armies. The Panzer III and IV were well-armed, relatively fast and equipped to work closely with motorised infantry. However, when Germany's armies invaded the Soviet Union they were shocked to encounter the revolutionary T-34 with its long-barrelled gun and sloped armour. Early battles against this machine sparked an arms race that would result in some of the Second World War's most powerful armoured fighting vehicles - the Tiger I, Panther and Tiger II. Also entering the fray were deadly tank destroyers such as the Jagdpanther, the StuG III and the monstrous Jagdtiger. All these vehicles and more are depicted in glorious detail by legendary profiles artist Claes Sundin in Panzer: German WW2 Designs.

The stunning success of Adolf Hitler's ground offensives during the first year of the Second World War was due in no small part to the new tanks fielded by his armies. The Panzer III and IV were well-armed, relatively fast and equipped to work closely with motorised infantry. However, when Germany's armies invaded the Soviet Union they were shocked to encounter the revolutionary T-34 with its long-barrelled gun and sloped armour. Early battles against this machine sparked an arms race that would result in some of the Second World War's most powerful armoured fighting vehicles - the Tiger I, Panther and Tiger II. Also entering the fray were deadly tank destroyers such as the Jagdpanther, the StuG III and the monstrous Jagdtiger. All these vehicles and more are depicted in glorious detail by legendary profiles artist Claes Sundin in Panzer: German WW2 Designs

Další část rozsáhlé autorovy práce, popisující válku ve vzduchu na východní frontě. Autor v ní pojednává o bojích v průběhu roku 1942 až do kapitulace Němců u Stalingradu v lednu 1943. Popisuje vybudování úspěšného leteckého mostu Luftwaffe u Děmjanska, boje na Krymu, průběh velké německé letní ofenzivy, bitvu v ohybu Donu, zahájení tažení na Kavkaz a Stalingrad. S rostoucí silou sovětského letectva a s přibývajícími ztrátami Luftwaffe, které německý letecký průmysl není schopen zcela nahradit, však přichází katastrofa u Stalingradu, jíž nezabránil ani zpočátku mohutný letecký most. Kniha je doplněna mapami bojišť, přehlednými tabulkami a množstvím dobových fotografií.