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I Flew for the Führer

by Heinz Knoke · 1952

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Heinz Knoke was one of Nazi Germany's outstanding pilots, and this dramatic record of his experiences, illustrated with personal photos, has become a classic among aviation memoirs. He joined the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of the war, rose to the rank of commanding officer, and received the Knight's Cross. Knoke's account crackles with vivid accounts of air battles; and captures his utter desolation at Germany's defeat.

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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisGermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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