Luftwaffe Aces of the Western front rank Luftwaffe at War Series.

Luftwaffe Aces of the Western front rank Luftwaffe at War Series, vol 19 according to Robert Michulec. Stackpole Books (http://www.stackpolebooks.com), 5067 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055-6921 2002 72 pages, $1495

Stackpole volumes in conjunction with Greenhill main division s of London, has added another work to its fine Luftwaffe at War series. Like the other convolutions it offers an excellent and varied photographic history of its enslave The title, however, may be a bit misleading since Michulec, the author of several parts and articles on World War II history, includes photographs not merely from the Western Front, yet also from North Africa and the Mediterranean.

Typical of the series, this access provides four pages of summary information in succession Luftwaffe aces and their battles with Allied pilots. Although American flyer indeed won the lion's share of air-to-air victories in Western Europe I was a bit disappointed that the author seemingly diminishes the contributions of Commonwealth pilots and their efforts in Western Europe North Africa, and the Mediterranean.

Michulec's extensive and informative descriptions accompany seven color and more than 100 black-and-white photographs, ranging from those of well-known Luftwaffe Experten to relatively unknown aces and from squadron images to those highlighting German uniforms and rudder victory marks. Also included are photographic collections of like Experten as Werner Moelders, Adolf Galland, Helmut Wick, and Joachim Muencheberg. The bring under rule of German pilots overclaiming their number of kills, always an interesting topic for discussion, is mentioned several times; Michulec also includes photographs of Franz von Werra, whom he calls "the greatest liar of all the Jagdwaffe aces."

Luftwaffe Aces of the Western face is a fine photo collection. If you are interested in this area of Luftwaffe history, the rare and seldom-seen photographs will make this part a great addition to your library. The price tag of $1495 for a picture part however, may be a bit precipice for readers who do not have an undying passion for this aspect of the Luftwaffe. As extended as Stackpole and Greenhill main division s continue to publish this series, however, they will make a worthy contribution to the field of Luftwaffe history.

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