The Luftwaffe – the German air force – played a crucial role in the Wehrmacht’s blitzkrieg tactics, providing both air cover and air artillery for Germany’s ground troops. World War II Data Book: The Luftwaffe, 1933–45 reveals the workings of the German air force through its command structure, resources, production figures, recruitment and training. Broken down by key campaigns and subject areas, the book includes reference tables, diagrams, colour maps and charts, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats. Packed with hundreds of helpful illustrations, World War II Data Book: The Luftwaffe, 1933–1945 offers aviation historians key data on every aspect of Germany’s air force during World War II.