First and Last. German Fighters on the Western Front. 1941—1945

The memoirs of Adolf Galland, commander of the fighter aviation of the Luftwaffe from 1941 to 1945, recreate an accurate picture of the hostilities on the Western Front. The author analyzes the state of the aviation of the warring sides, shares professional opinions about the technical qualities of well-known types of aircraft, and discusses strategic and tactical miscalculations during the military campaign. The book by one of the most talented German pilots significantly enhances the understanding of the role of fighter aviation in World War II.