Osprey Publishing
Clean Sweep
“Clean Sweep: The US Eighth Air Force Fighter Command in World War II” tells the gripping story of the VIII Fighter Command, from its inception in 1942 to its victory over the Luftwaffe in Nazi Germany.
Author Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, a lifelong enthusiast of the fighter force, weaves together a vivid narrative based on firsthand accounts from American and German pilots, including legendary figures like “Hub” Zemke, Don Blakeslee, Chuck Yeager, Adolf Galland, Gunther Rall, and Walter “Count Punski” Krupinski.
The book chronicles the formation and development of the Fighter Command, emphasizing the vital role it played in securing daylight air superiority over Germany, paving the way for the successful invasion of Europe. Cleaver meticulously details the challenges and triumphs of the American pilots as they battled the Luftwaffe, culminating in the ultimate defeat of Nazi air power.
“Clean Sweep” is a compelling and well-researched account, offering a unique perspective on one of the most crucial aerial campaigns of World War II.
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