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by Donald Nijboer.
Softcover (7.25×9.75 inches). 80 pages. 2025.
Subtitle: Britain 1940-41
The hit parade of Luftwaffe bombers (DO-17, HE-111, JU-87, and JU-88) and fighters (Bf-109 and Bf-110) at the Battle of Britain are engaged by British 3-inch and 3.7-inch AA guns, searchlights, and barrage balloons.
The usual format of technical specs, training, and doctrine explain the advantages and disadvantages of the two forces.
The British AA defense system became more and more coordinated as the war continued. While British fighters shot down far more aircraft than British AA, the AA often caused bomber formations to become looser and thus easier prey for Hurricanes and Spitfires.
As for the bombers, they shifted altitudes and made evasive maneuvers to lessen the effect of the AA. Ultimately, daylight raids became too costly and the Luftwaffe switched to night attacks.
The booklet contains 59 black and white photos, 10 color illustrations, two color maps, one color two-page action illustration, three color camouflage illustrations of 3.7-inch AA gun, and four color camouflage aircraft profiles (DO-17, HE-111, JU-87, and JU-88).
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
