DH 2 vs Albatros D I/D II: Western Front 1916 Book Review
By David L. Veres
| Date of Review | July 2012 | Title | DH 2 vs Albatros D I/D II: Western Front 1916 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James F. Miller | Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
| Published | 2012 | ISBN | 9781849087049 |
| Format | 80 pages, softbound | MSRP (USD) | $17.95 |
Review
Throughout history, combatants relentlessly sought advantage over enemies. And advancements in technology often paved paths to victory.
That’s the thesis underpinning Osprey’s excellent DH 2 vs Albatros D I/D II: Western Front 1916.
James F. Miller superbly sets the stage with notes on the “Fokker Scourge” and nascent fighter technologies – followed by a compact chronology. Design notes, technical remarks, and camouflage comments on both aircraft follow. And after summarizing competing air services, Miller’s effort achieves apex with thrilling accounts of 1916 aerial combat.
The epic struggle in the skies over France pitted nimble, under-gunned DH 2s against faster, better-armed Albatros D Is and IIs. Germany ultimately regained air superiority. And future legend Manfred von Richthofen first emerged. The rest, as they say, is history.
Osprey’s splendid study concludes with statistical analyses and bibliographic comments. Brilliantly helpful illustrations, photos, sidebars, charts, glossary, maps, and index cap this compact chronicle.
Recommended.
My sincere thanks to Osprey Publishing for this review sample!