Adolph Galland
Author - David Baker
Published by - Windrow & Green
Year published - 1996
Genre - Biographies
Book format - Hard cover
Summary
Adolph Galland was probably the most famous German fighter pilot of the Second World War. Until his death in February of 1996, he was the last surviving senior Luftwaffe combat leader of the war. The author provides a well researched book with excellent detail and facts related to Galland’s entire life. The book covers his experiences with the Luftwaffe, as a pilot, a commander, and as an ace. The author relates his early days as a member of the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, through the rearmament of the German military, through the entire Second World War, and the aftermath. Galland had the respect of his fellow Luftwaffe pilots as well as the pilots he flew against. More often as not he was at odds with his higher ups and was outspoken at their mistakes. It was only his stature as a Ace pilot and a hero to the Reich that prevented repercussions. An example of this was during the Battle of Britain, Herman Goering asked him what he needed most to win the the campaign. Galland replied “ Give me a squadron of Spitfires,” needless to say Goering was not amused. All in all, this book is an interesting read and should be on every aviation, history, and World War 2 buffs bookshelves.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on dust jacket
Author - David Baker
Published by - Windrow & Green
Year published - 1996
Genre - Biographies
Book format - Hard cover
Summary
Adolph Galland was probably the most famous German fighter pilot of the Second World War. Until his death in February of 1996, he was the last surviving senior Luftwaffe combat leader of the war. The author provides a well researched book with excellent detail and facts related to Galland’s entire life. The book covers his experiences with the Luftwaffe, as a pilot, a commander, and as an ace. The author relates his early days as a member of the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, through the rearmament of the German military, through the entire Second World War, and the aftermath. Galland had the respect of his fellow Luftwaffe pilots as well as the pilots he flew against. More often as not he was at odds with his higher ups and was outspoken at their mistakes. It was only his stature as a Ace pilot and a hero to the Reich that prevented repercussions. An example of this was during the Battle of Britain, Herman Goering asked him what he needed most to win the the campaign. Galland replied “ Give me a squadron of Spitfires,” needless to say Goering was not amused. All in all, this book is an interesting read and should be on every aviation, history, and World War 2 buffs bookshelves.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on dust jacket
Author - David Baker
Published by - Windrow & Green
Year published - 1996
Genre - Biographies
Book format - Hard cover
Summary
Adolph Galland was probably the most famous German fighter pilot of the Second World War. Until his death in February of 1996, he was the last surviving senior Luftwaffe combat leader of the war. The author provides a well researched book with excellent detail and facts related to Galland’s entire life. The book covers his experiences with the Luftwaffe, as a pilot, a commander, and as an ace. The author relates his early days as a member of the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, through the rearmament of the German military, through the entire Second World War, and the aftermath. Galland had the respect of his fellow Luftwaffe pilots as well as the pilots he flew against. More often as not he was at odds with his higher ups and was outspoken at their mistakes. It was only his stature as a Ace pilot and a hero to the Reich that prevented repercussions. An example of this was during the Battle of Britain, Herman Goering asked him what he needed most to win the the campaign. Galland replied “ Give me a squadron of Spitfires,” needless to say Goering was not amused. All in all, this book is an interesting read and should be on every aviation, history, and World War 2 buffs bookshelves.
Notes - Slight wear and tear on dust jacket
