The Right Of The Line, RAF In The European War (Normandy, Malta, Luftwaffe, WW2)
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Please read item description THE RIGHT OF THE LINE THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN THE EUROPEAN WAR 1939-1945 (JOHN TERRAINE) Here for the first time in one volume is the story of the RAF’s achievements in the second European War, from its birth as a modern air force in the mid-1930s to its triumphant finish with over 9,000 aircraft and over one million officers and men. John Terraine, acclaimed historian of the First World War, moves confidently forward for his first book on its sequel, to search beyond the set-piece occasion which we know so well – the Battle of Britain, the Bomber Offensive, and the superbly dramatic episodes such as the Dam Busters’ raid. He takes in the humble beginnings, the struggle for survival at sea, the Desert Air Force and the evolution of Tactical Air Forces, the defeat of the U-boats and the mighty climax of Operation Overlord. Using material not hitherto available and with access to sources previously restricted, John Terraine reassesses the role of the Royal Air Force in its second war; its famous personalities – Dowding and Bader, Portal, Tedder, Cunningham, and Harris. He studies the aircraft which were at the centre of the action, their development, production, and performance – and their enemies. But above all he offers a new view of the Royal Air Force itself against the huge canvas of world war. Non-UK buyers please note this book will be posted through eBay's Global Shipping Programme and will, therefore, unable to be combined with other purchases. This 1985 1 st edition hardback publication is in very good overall condition. The pages are tightly bound and are free from tears, creases, and significant marks. The dustjacket displays some rubbing and light knocks to the edges and corners commensurate with the book’s age (see photograph). The book runs to 841 pages (23cm x 15cm), includes a substantial notes section, several interesting appendices, a comprehensive general index, plus an additional 24 pages of photographs.
