Reviews for Messerschmitt BF109 F, G, & K Series: An Illustrated Study

The average rating for Messerschmitt BF109 F, G, & K Series: An Illustrated Study based on 2 reviews is 2.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-11-03 00:00:00 Matthew Odom I won't apologise for using the cliche phrase 'must read' - it is indeed a must read for anyone interested in aerial history of World War I. By relying mainly on first person accounts of combatants on both sides, Peter Hart weaves a very personal tale of those tragic events that took place over Arras in 1917. However, his own sparse narrative manages to put the individual experiences of pilots and observers into the larger context, making the reader understand why those events took place and why, despite popular belief, they were neither foolish nor futile. In other words, 'Bloody April' is a much needed book. If there is one weak spot, then it's the fact that its perspective is mainly British.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-05-12 00:00:00 Eugene Buggs This is a must read for the military aviation enthusiast or World War I history buff. Mr. Hart's book Bloody April covers the crucial Spring of 1917 focusing on the British and Canadian assault as supported by the RFC and RNAS, and opposed by the Germans. Bloody April starts with an overview of the war to the point just prior to the Spring of '17. Mr. Hart then covers aviation technology to that point in history to include how aerial photography and gunfire support were utilized. Mr. Hart then moves into the air battles themselves with extensive first hand accounts - in some cases accounts of specific air battles from each side. Bloody April's final chapters cover crew life in and out of the cockpit. This is a fantastic book which provides a comprehensive look at the rapid pace of both technological advancement in aviation as well as the development of aerial combat tactics.