This book presents, in words and pictures, the history of the Schutzstaffeln from their formation as escort aircraft, to their being renamed Schlachstaffeln and their role as infantry support aircraft. Participating in all the major German offenses on the Western Front in 1918, and manned mainly by enlisted pilots and gunners, these units became the first true close air support squadrons.
- ISBN13 9780764324413
- Publish Date 6 November 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Language English