This work explains the reasons behind the successes of the Luftwaffe's leading fighter pilots. It details the attack and counterattack techniques used by these fighter pilots in the various theaters of WWII, and reveals how they adapted their techniques depending on factors such as climate, radar, and the planes used. The book draws on primary sources and on first-person accounts by the pilots written in their journals and letters. Spick has written many books on the history of military aviation. The book is distributed in the US by Casemate. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)