New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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SchnellMeyer
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New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by SchnellMeyer » 31 Oct 2016, 18:59

I am delighted to announce the release of a new book called "Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland".

The story of German air crashes over neutral Ireland 1940 - 1945.

A major new work on Ireland’s Second World War history hits the bookshelves on October 26th this year. ‘Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland’ , written by Justin Horgan and Paddy Cummins (publishers http://www.horganpress.com) traces the relationship between neutral Ireland and Luftwaffe crews downed here during the Second World War.

More than 20 years of research brings to life the activities of the Luftwaffe over Ireland.
The writers use the crashes on neutral territory to inform readers how Ireland became a bolt-hole for German flyers in trouble. The Luftwaffe’s own battles with the Royal Air Force in the skies around Ireland resulted in many crash or forced landings and the sometimes heavy price crews paid as they tried to find safe landing sites in Ireland. The book traces the events surrounding these crashes, the response of local people to these landings in their midst and the extensive efforts to save crew members. The book includes interviews with many of the surviving crews from that period and produces a fascinating military and social history of that time.
It includes stories of the downed crews’ amazing time at Curragh Camp, honour bound to return after being allowed out to cinemas and local hostelries.
The book also examines the relationship between the crews and the local people, the marriages and the deep bonds that were created for these young Germans with Ireland for the rest of their lives.
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Re: New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by mars » 01 Nov 2016, 22:31

How many pages?


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Re: New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by SchnellMeyer » 01 Nov 2016, 22:46

400 pages , with 600 photos and 217 maps , period newspaper cuttings and original documents .

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Re: New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by Poot » 16 Nov 2016, 18:02

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
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Re: New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by SchnellMeyer » 23 Nov 2016, 11:25

Orders are now being taken for the Christmas period , please order early to avoid disappointment , thank you .
Regards
Justin Horgan

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Re: New Book - Luftwaffe Eagles Over Ireland

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Post by SchnellMeyer » 16 Nov 2017, 18:58

We have limited copies left of our book so if you are looking for a good Christmas present then treat yourself , you will not be disappointed .

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