The Star Of Africa: The Story Of Hans Marseille: The Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WWII Skies (2012) By Colin D. Heaton & Anne-Marie Lewis
 
Heaton expertly portrays Marseille as one of history's great fighter pilots, as well as a man who lived life to the full and who fought with honour. - Dennis Showalter The Star of Africa is a biography of the dramatic life and meteoric career of German Luftwaffe Captain Hans-Joachim Marseille, the Star of Africa.
 
Marseille, a legendary figure in the annals of military history, had 158 kills to his name and was one of the rare recipients of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds, the Third Reich's highest honour awarded for valour in combat. Unlike other German fighter aces, Marseille is also a famous figure in the public imagination in the United States and other English-speaking countries, where his rebellious nature, iconoclastic behaviour, and early death have nourished his reputation just as greatly as his exceptional skill and chivalrous conduct as an adversary.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
224 Pages
In Good Condition