A Gathering of Eagles: The SAAF in Italian East Africa 1940–41 — James Ambrose Brown
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Description
'A Gathering of Eagles' by James Ambrose Brown is a detailed history of the South African Air Force’s campaigns in Italian East Africa during the Second World War, covering the period from June 1940 to November 1941. Brown traces the SAAF’s operations against Italian forces across the East African theatre, documenting the experiences of the airmen and the development of the campaign through a combination of narrative history, operational detail and contemporary material. The book is extensively illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps, including a large folding map of the East African Theatre of Operations. Published by Purnell in 1970, it forms Volume II of the 'South African Forces World War II' series and is an important reference for the history of South African military aviation.
Condition
Good condition, cover worn
Filed under: War, South African History