Summary:
The book provides a detailed account of the critical seven-day air battle over Germany in February 1944, known as Operation Argument, which aimed to destroy German aircraft production. It examines the strategic importance of the air campaign, the experiences of pilots and crews, and its impact on the outcome of World War II.
Key points:
1. Strategic Bombing: The book discusses strategic bombing, a key Allied tactic in WWII aimed at crippling Germany's war capabilities, despite its controversial civilian casualties.
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