The Defeat of the Luftwaffe: The Eastern Front 1941-45, A Strategy for Disaster

A gripping account of the Luftwaffe's strategic failures on the Eastern Front, 1941-1945. Jonathan Trigg dissects the air war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, revealing the fatal flaws that led to the Luftwaffe's defeat. This isn't just a story of dogfights; it's an analysis of strategic missteps, technological shortcomings, and the indomitable will of the Soviet Air Force.

For readers fascinated by military history and aviation, this volume offers a fresh perspective on WWII's Eastern Front. Discover:

• The critical errors in Luftwaffe strategy
• The impact of German industrial failures
• The Soviet's miraculous journey from near-defeat to aerial dominance

Uncover the complex factors that crushed the Nazis' air force, told through meticulous research and the voices of those who lived it. Will the Luftwaffe's initial victories transform into ashes?

Jonathan has an honours degree in History and served in the British Army, completing operational tours in Northern Ireland and Bosnia, and latterly acting as a military instructor to friendly governments in the Arabian Gulf. He has written extensively, although not exclusively, on the Second World War, specialising in the fighting on the Eastern Front, and non-Germans who served in the Waffen-SS. A regular expert contributor to all aspects of media, including TV and a range of magazines including History of War, All About History and The Armourer. He also often features on radio; BBC Radio 4, Talk Radio, Newstalk, and in a large number of podcasts, such as ww2podcast.com, History Hack and History Hit. His previous books include 'Death on the Don: The Destruction of Germany’s Allies on the Eastern Front' and the best-selling 'D-Day Through German Eyes'.