Italian Aces of World War 2

Name: Italian Aces of World War 2
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781841760780
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By Giorgio Apostolo and Giovanni Massimello

Series: Aircraft of the Aces

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Italian Aces of World War 2 explores the fascinating stories of Italy's fighter pilots during World War II. The book delves into the lives and achievements of these skilled aviators, highlighting their bravery and skill in the face of overwhelming odds. Through detailed accounts and vivid illustrations, it provides an insightful look into a lesser-known aspect of the war in the skies.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by military history and aviation. It offers a detailed exploration of the Italian fighter pilots who flew in World War II, providing rich insights into their aircraft, battles, and tactics against a backdrop of the broader conflict. Enthusiasts of aerial combat and historical biographies will find this work particularly captivating.

Italian Aces of World War 2

The Italians were the junior partners of the Axis alliance in the European war, and although operating less capable aircraft than the Luftwaffe, the Regia Aeronautica and ANR (post the 1943 surrender) still produced 102 pilots who qualified as aces by scoring five or more kills.

Flying aircraft such as the Macchi 200-202, Fiat G.50 and biplane Fiat CR.42, the Italian fighter pilots were recognised by their Allied counterparts as brave opponents blessed with sound flying abilities, but employing under-gunned and underpowered equipment.

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Italian Aces of World War 2 by Giorgio Apostolo and Giovanni Massimello highlights the valiant efforts of Italian fighter pilots during the Second World War. Flying aircraft such as the Macchi 200-202, Fiat G.50, and the biplane Fiat CR.42, these pilots were recognised by their Allied counterparts as brave opponents. Despite being blessed with sound flying abilities, they employed under-gunned and underpowered equipment.

Following the Italian surrender in September 1943, a number of aces continued to take the fight to the Allies as part of the Luftwaffe-run ANR. This unit was equipped with far more potent aircraft such as the Bf 109G, Macchi 205V, and Fiat G.55. Flying these advanced planes, the handful of ANR squadrons persisted in opposing Allied bombing raids on northern Italy until VE-Day.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841760780

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 November 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 103 b/w; 40 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Iain Wyllie
Illustrated by Richard Caruana

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 364g

Pages: 96

Collections

Education & Reference European History Giorgio Apostolo Giovanni Massimello History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Aircraft of the Aces

About the Author

Giorgio Apostolo runs the leading Italian aviation publishing company GAE, and has become the recognised authority on the Regia Aeronautica during World War 2.

Richard J. Caruana, who lives and works in Malta, is best known for his technical and colour drawings which appear regularly in magazines in the UK (Scale Aviation Modeller International), Italy (Elicotteri e Aerei Militari, Aerofan) and Greece (Model Expert). His aviation art, specialising in the history and colours of the Regia Aeronautica, has also been published in the US, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Argentina and Israel.

Iain Wyllie is one of Britain's leading - and most prolific aviation cover artists. A native of Northern Ireland, he trained as a naval draughtsman, and spent many years working in this capacity. Iain chose to become a full-time aviation artist in the late 1980s, and has been responsible for creating over 60 cover artworks for Osprey's hugely successful Aircraft of the Aces and Combat Aircraft series since 1994. His artwork is synonymous with originality of subject, intricate detail and technical accuracy.