Luftwaffe Field and Flak Divisions

Изображения: цветные и черно-белые фото, цветные рисункиThe relative ease of the German conquests prior to their invasion of the USSR (Operation Barbarossa) disguised many of the Luftwaffes inherent weaknesses. Even the consequences of the Battle of Britain, which Hitler pursued only half-heartedly, were not exposed until years after the fact. Despite the Luftwaffes stunning initial successes against the Red Army Air Force, the invasion of the Soviet Union had an immediate negative impact on the Luftwaffe: its losses on Barbarossas first day (92 aircraft on 22 June 1941) exceed those of the Battle of Britains deadliest day (79 aircraft on 15 September 1940).