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jackx -> WW2 air war - where to get started? (10/1/2009 2:37:47 AM)
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Reading these forums since the release of this game has led me to realize that my understanding of WW2 air combat mechanics is nonexistant.
I'm still undecided on whether or not I'll buy the game (a decision based mostly on how much time I could afford to free up for it), but by now it's clear to me that while I have a decent idea of the "greater picture", I don't actually have any understanding of the details of what brings, or doesn't bring about, certain results. So, I'm hoping some of you guys can point me in the direction of some good introductionary reading (English, German or French) that explains the combat mechanics, so to speak, of WW2 air warfare. Altitude, plane types, engine performance, doctrines etc...
I recently watched a WW2 documentary on the German attack on Poland in '39 with my younger brother, and when he asked me why they bombed Wieluń, and not a different location, I replied with that it was probably due to operational reasons, only to feel very bad for not actually being able to explain said operational/tactical reasons, had he asked. I went on to peruse a WW2 (and beyond) aircraft compendium that had been given to me at some point, but while it had a lot of data, it didn't do anything to explain its relevance.
So, where do I star to combat this knowledge gap - information available through public or universitary librarires would be greatly appreciated, but I'm willing to spend some money, too.
Edit: Cleaned up from last night.
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