Duel of Eagles

by Peter Townsend

Book Overview

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, return to the exciting first days of air warfare and see how these early events ultimately shaped this seminal struggle. A stirring... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760754152
• ISBN13: 9780760754153
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Castle Books
• Length: 455 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Battle of Britain Masterpiece

The cover of the book says, "The greatest book on the Battle of Britain ever written", and I think it lived up to the review. A very well organized look at the entire situation leading up to the battle, as well as the simultaneous events across the pond (i.e. Hitler's Operation Sealion), the profound impact that the RAF pilots had on history, and just how close Hitler came to launching an amphibious invasion of England. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subject.

Duel of Eagles

This book kept me enthralled from the very beginning. Despite the fact that I knew how the Battle of Britain turned out, it was great to learn how it was from the perspective of a British subject. Most of the WWII books I read are written by an American and we learn how things were from their perspective.

duell of eagles

extremely good in details, very professional view from a fighter pilot point of view, very good background history about the origin of the Battle of Britain and the battle itself. just an excellent book.

'You Are There' Aerial Warfare History

English Ace Peter Townsend's reconstruction of the Battle of Britain. This spirited rendition, written by a pilot who flew and fought during the struggle, follows the career of the author and German counterparts amidst the looming backdrop of WWII. This account moves from the defeat of the Kaiser's air force in 1918 to 1940 when Hurricanes, Spitfires and Bf-109s (Messerschmitt) dueled over English skies. The history of the fledgling Luftwaffe and RAF during their formative years is terrific. Also of interest is the general characterization of the RAF, which during the Battle of Britain was a multicultural force comprising British, Canadians, Australians and New Zealanders as well as squadrons from most of the European countries Germany had conquered as well...plus a handful of Americans. Belongs on a bookshelf with Brickhill's 'Reach for the Sky,' Forrester's 'Fly for Your Life,' Deere's `Nine Lives,' Galland's 'The First and the Last' and Richard Hillary's work...classics all!

Wonderful account of the BoB from someone who knows

English Ace, Peter Townsend's examination of the Battle of Britain. Cleverly written, Townsend follows the careers of both himself and his German opponents amidst the backdrop of WWII. Of particular note is his excellent discussion of the fledgling Luftwaffe and RAF during their formative years. "WWII Aviation Booklist" http://www.ampsc.com/~prophet/booklist.html