The Last Year of the Luftwaffe: May 1944 to May 1945

Alfred Price

Nov. 2015 · Frontline Books

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A historian analyzes Nazi Germany’s air force during its final year before Allied forces brought an end to World War II in Europe.

The Last Year of the Luftwaffe is the story of a once all-conquering force struggling to stave off an inevitable and total defeat. This book gives a complete account of Luftwaffe operations during the last twelve months of the fighting in Europe—including the dramatic Bodenplatte (or “Baseplate”) offensive over the Ardennes in December, 1944.

In this comprehensive examination of Hitler’s air force, Dr. Alfred Price examines its state from May, 1944, to May, 1945, analyzing not only the forces available to it, but also the likely potential, and impact, of new aircraft and weapons systems. He also assesses the Luftwaffe’s High Command’s performance and the effect of Allied attacks and operations.

In doing so he rejects several long-standing myths, clarifies the impact of the jet and rocket fighters, and demonstrates that the Luftwaffe performed as well as could be expected under the harsh circumstances of fighting a losing war.

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Dr Alfred Price, FRHist, has published nearly fifty books on aviation subjects, including Battle of Britain Day, The Last Year of the Luftwaffe, War in the Fourth Dimension, Target Berlin and Targeting the Reich.