Arming the Luftwaffe: The Reich Air Ministry and the German Aircraft Industry 1919-1939

An excellent book on the technical and administrative development of the Luftwaffe prior to the start of World War II. It describes in detail the evolution of the Air Ministry (RLM) in the 1930s and also discusses the key personalities involved in the development of the Luftwaffe: Goering, Milch, Wever, Kesselring, and Udet. There are also good discussions of the main players in the aircraft industry: Messerschmitt, Heinkel, Koppenburg (Junkers), Dornier.Another interesting subject is the development of specifications for warplanes in the early and mid-1930s. It wasn't easy for the Luftwaffe General Staff to formulate what it wanted. A major issue that is discussed is the lack of technical knowledge by the Luftwaffe leadership such as Goering, Milch, Kesselring, and Udet. Finally, there are discussions of the various industrial production plans developed for aircraft manufacture as well as research and development. Title: Arming the Luftwaffe: The Reich Air Ministry and the German Aircraft Industry 1919-1939 Author Name: Homze, Edward L Location Published: University of Nebraska Press: 1976 Binding: hardcover Book Condition: Excellent Pages: 320 Categories: Aviation & Air Campaign, Germany & Third Reich, Aircraft & Aviation Seller ID: 2185