Twelve Days in May
Twelve Days in May by Brian Cull, published by Grub Street in 1999, offers a detailed examination of the air operations during the German invasion of Northern France and the Low Countries on May 10, 1940. This New Ed edition spans 328 pages and is presented in English. The narrative focuses on the formidable Luftwaffe, which deployed over 3,000 aircraft, and the responses from the French Armee de l’Air, as well as the air forces of Belgium and Holland.
Readers will find a meticulously researched account that provides insights into the military strategies and aviation tactics employed during this critical period of World War II. The book includes previously unpublished photographs, enhancing the historical context of the events described. With its emphasis on history, wars, and conflicts, this work serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in military aviation and the dynamics of early World War II engagements.
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On May 10, 1940, the mighty German air force, numbering over 3000 aircraft of the Luftwaffe, invaded Northern France and the Low Countries. Facing them were the French Armee de l’Air and the small air arms of neutral Belgium and Holland. Even though the English sent reinforcements, they could not halt the German advance.
Here is a meticulously researched book producing the first comprehensive account of air operations from both sides. The book also includes photographs never before published.
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