RED STAR AGAINST THE SWASTIKA. The Story of a Soviet Pilot Over The Eastern ....

This is the extraordinary story of Vasily B. Emelianenko, the veteran pilot of one of the Soviet Unions most contradictory planes of the Second World War the I1-2. This heavily armoured aircraft was practically unrivalled in terms of fire power, but it was slow to manoeuvre and an easy target for fighters. I12 had to attack enemy flak columns at extremely low altitudes, which led to enormous tolls both in equipment and personnel. It is no wonder then that, having flown eighty combat sorties against the Germans, Emelianenko was awarded the highest decoration the Hero of the Soviet

Union. He went on to complete a total of ninety-two sorties. His plane was shot down three times, and on each occasion he managed to pilot the damaged aircraft home, demonstrating remarkable resilience and bravery in the face of terrifying odds. Emelianenkos vivid memoirs provide a rare insight into the reality of fighting over the Eastern Front and the tactics of the Red Army Air Force. With remarkable clarity, he recalls what it was like to come face to face with a skilled, deadly and increasingly desperate enemy. Hair-raising encounters with fighters, forced landings on enemy territory, and the death of friends are all brought dramatically and movingly to life in this rare first-hand account.

- Dramatic close-up view of the ruthless Eastern Front air war

- Written from the rare first-hand perspective of a Soviet pilot

- Includes gripping descriptions of close encounters with fighters and forced landings on enemy territory

RED STAR AGAINST THE SWASTIKA. The Story of a Soviet Pilot Over The Eastern ....

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Kind
Book
Author
Vasily B. Emelianenko
Language
English
Pages
272
Cover
Soft
Delivery
Frequently available

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