Messerschmitt Bf 110 (GM II): libros - historia y despliegue

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 Story

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El Messerschmitt Bf 110, también conocido como Me 110, fue un cazabombardero bimotor, caza nocturno y destructor. Muy apreciado por Hermann Göring, desempeñó un papel clave en las operaciones de la Luftwaffe.

Este libro explora el historial de servicio del Bf 110, basándose en los relatos de los pilotos y la tripulación, así como en los registros de las unidades clave y los operadores no pertenecientes a la Luftwaffe. Abarca el papel de la aeronave en las principales campañas, incluidas Polonia, la Batalla de Inglaterra, el norte de África y el Frente Oriental.
Un análisis técnico detallado examina el diseño y el rendimiento de la aeronave, comparándola con rivales como el Focke-Wulf Fw 57 y el Henschel Hs 124, así como con oponentes como el Potez 630/631 francés y el PZL.38 polaco.
El libro también ofrece una descripción general de los pocos Bf 110 supervivientes conservados en museos. Con una cobertura integral de su historia, tecnología y uso en combate, esta guía ofrece una mirada en profundidad a uno de los cazas más notables de la Luftwaffe.

Detalles del libro

Autor:	Jan Forsgren
Presentación:	192 páginas, 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.9 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	75 fotos y dibujos
Editor:	Fonthill Media (GB, 2024)
ISBN:	9781781559161

Messerschmitt Bf 110 / Me 210 / Me 410 - An Illustrated History

For the first time, this richly illustrated book offers a comprehensive, detailed examination of the legendary Messerschmitt Bf 110, Me 210, and Me 410 series. By 1935 the Bf 109 had made Messerschmitt the leading manufacturer of fighter aircraft in Germany. The twin-engined Bf 110 followed on its heels in 1936, a type the Luftwaffe took on in large numbers as a long-range fighter, heavy-fighter, fighter-bomber, night-fighter and reconnaissance platform.

As its successor, Messerschmitt developed the better performing Me 210, which flew for the first time in 1939. But this airframe soon began manifesting serious design flaws, and accidents with the Me 210 quickly started piling up due to the type's questionable flight handling characteristics. The Luftwaffe refused to accept any more aircraft as a result, and at a stroke the type's overzealous full scale production ground to a halt.

More powerful engines and a number of design changes saw this aircraft produced from 1943 to 1944 under the designation of Me 410, and as such the type gave an excellent accounting of itself in service with the Luftwaffe.

Detalles del libro

Autor:	Heinz Mankau, Peter Petrick
Presentación:	360 páginas, 28.5 x 22.5 x 3.1 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado
Editor:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780764317842

Messerschmitt Bf 110 - The Luftwaffe's Fighter-Destroyer in World War II (Legends of Warfare)

The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110. Initial operations during 1939-40 seemed to justify its existence, but the generally weak level of aerial opposition bred a false sense of security among the aircrews that was thoroughly blunted during the Battle of Britain.
Better fortune attended the Zerstörer's (Destroyer) operational career when utilized in two alternative ways.

First, it proved a steady platform for ground-attack duties, given its heavy cannon and machine gun battery. Even more effective was the switch to a night fighter function, where it proved a deadly weapon along with its Ju 88 contemporary in Germany's Home Defense against the nocturnal operations launched by RAF Bomber Command. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Detalles del libro

Autor:	Ron MacKay
Presentación:	112 páginas, 23 x 23 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	200 fotos en b/n y color
Editor:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2019)
Serie:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764356728

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 over all Fronts, 1939-1945

Over 6000 Messerschmitt Bf 110 aircraft were made for a variety of uses, including assault and night-fighter. This book presents 500 contemporary b/w pictures of the Bf 110.

Detalles del libro

Autor:	Holger Nauroth, Werner Held
Presentación:	248 páginas, 28 x 21 x 1.9 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	500 fotos b/n
Editor:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887402869

Bf 110 vs Lancaster - 1942-45 (Osprey)

The RAF introduced the Avro Lancaster in 1942 and used it to spearhead this aerial offensive. In response, the Luftwaffe created an elite nightfighter force based primarily upon the Bf 110.
The Luftwaffe was quick to equip it with airborne radar that allowed it to intercept and destroy Lancasters over Germany. In turn, the RAF adopted countermeasures such as the Monica rearward-looking radar to alert Lancaster crews to the approach of nightfighters.

In May 1943 the Luftwaffe suddenly developed a novel technical and tactical approach to attacking RAF bombers. The new tactic proved amazingly successful, and British bombers could be attacked from below with no warning. For its part, the RAF failed to detect the new German tactic for six crucial months, during which time its Lancaster bombers were almost defenceless against this new threat.
In time, however, the German advantage of surprise was lost and the RAF developed countermeasures to deal with the new threat. The duel between upgraded Bf 110s and Lancasters in the night skies over Germany became increasingly dominated by cutting-edge technology, which would determine the efficacy of strategic bombing.

Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Design and Development - Technical Specifications - The Strategic Situation - The Combatants - Combat - Statistics and Analysis - Aftermath - Bibliography - Index.

Detalles del libro

Autor:	Robert Forczyk
Presentación:	80 páginas, 25 x 18.5 x 0.7 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	abundantemente ilustrado con fotos y dibujos (en b/n y color)
Editor:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2013)
Serie:	Duel (51)
ISBN:	9781780963167