THE AFRICA SHIP: Ludwig Bockholt, Zeppelin L 59, and the Most Daring Rescue Mission of WWI
In 1917, the German navy devised a plan to resupply von Lettow-Vorbeck's army via airship. The plan called for a lone airship, L 59, to be piloted by Captain Ludwig Bockholt to the East African colony. Details the planning, execution, and eventual failure of this ambitious operation, along with the sad fate of L 59 and her crew. 32 pages of illustrations, some in color.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 272
Publisher: Schiffer
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780764370823
Item #: 9375228
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