Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917–18

Guttman, Jon

ISBN 10: 1846032938 / ISBN 13: 9781846032936

Published by Osprey Publishing, Oxford, 2008

About this Item

Profusely illus., 25 x 18 cm., 80 pp.

Seller Inventory # 013283

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sopwith Camel vs Fokker Dr I: Western Front 1917?18
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846032938
• ISBN 13: 9781846032936
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Dempsey, Harry; Laurier, Jim; Postlethwaite, Mark
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • World War I

About this title

Synopsis

Fabled for their agility, the Sopwith Camel and Fokker Dr.I are arguably the most recognized fighters of World War 1. This book will dispel myths and reveal the fascinating story of each plane's development as well as that of the thrilling series of dangerous actions in the skies above the trenches.

About the Author

A resident of Leesburg, Virginia, Jon Guttman is senior editor, research director and contributing writer for Primedia Enthusiast Publications. Specialising in World War 1 aviation, he has written eleven titles in the past including the popular Balloon Busting Aces of World War I in Osprey's Aircraft of the Aces series. Harry Dempsey has been passionate about World War I aviation for over 30 years, having produced the most technically accurate artwork on the subject. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since he graduated with honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.