Casemate Publishing

Last Days of the Luftwaffe
German Luftwaffe Combat Units 1944-1945
by  Manfred Griehl
Reviewed By  Fred A. Amos, IPMS# 6672

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MSRP: $50.00
ISBN: 978-1-84832-511-1
Website: www.casematepublishing.com

The end of the Second World War in Europe was an epoch of complete social, cultural and technological upheaval. In the realm of military and aviation history, the period was revolutionary. The beginning of the end of the piston engine era brought the beginning of the jet turbine engine ear. The introduction and advancement of electronic detection equipment, rockets, and other airborne weapons changed the face of the air war and made way for the post-war developments in aviation and aerial combat.

In his book, Last Days of The Luftwaffe, Manfred Griehl examines that crucial phase of the war using recently declassified sources and his vast collection of photographs to provide a new look at the story of these last days of World War Two in Europe.

The hardback book is a thick 320 pages, with more than 180 black-and-white photos and 20 line drawings. It is packed with many fascinating revelations, such as the existence of a real-life Luftwaffe kamikaze squadron. This book will be of interest to the historian, enthusiast, and modeler alike. You will want to add it to your collection.

Highly recommended. Thanks to Casemate for the review copy.