Gunther Rall: A Memoir, Luftwaffe Ace & NATO General

by Jill Amadio

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The third highest-ranking air ace of all time, who fought on the Eastern Front during WWII, Rall's story spans two world wars, the calamity of the Nazi regime, the Cold War, the jet age, distinguished service as a NATO military representative, his work with the US Air Force, and chief of the new German Air Force. In civilian life, Rall has been one of the most sought-after military consultants and advisors of his age. This book spans the 83 years of Rall's eventful and historic life and has been long-awaited by both WWII buffs and historians.… (more)

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The third highest-ranking air ace of all time, who fought on the Eastern Front during WWII, Rall's story spans two world wars, the calamity of the Nazi regime, the Cold War, the jet age, distinguished service as a NATO military representative, his work with the US Air Force, and chief of the new German Air Force. In civilian life, Rall has been one of the most sought-after military consultants and advisors of his age. This book spans the 83 years of Rall's eventful and historic life and has been long-awaited by both WWII buffs and historians.

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