{"product_id":"9781782006855","title":"Luftwaffe Air \u0026 Ground Crew 1939-45","description":"The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories during the 1939-41 period of World War II. Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots - among them the greatest 'aces' the world has ever known - presented a potent threat. This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed colour figures.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131167752432,"sku":"9781782006855","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781782006855_p0.jpg?v=1769892033","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781782006855","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}