Gunther rall s memoirs my logbook now in english discussions on books and other reference material on the ww1, interwar or ww2 as well as the authors. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military aviator, officer and general, whose military career spanned nearly forty years rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind gerhard barkhorn, who is second, and erich hartmann, who is f. Rall was interviewed in documentaries such as thames televisions the world at war, and was a contributor to the wings documentary television series produced by the discovery channel. Click to read more about my log book reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall. This book gives good insight into the politics surrounding life in the german air force, both during the nazi regime and during nato. Reminiscences 19382006 by rall et al at over 30 bookstores. Post ww2 gunther rall was the father of the modern lufwaffe. Does anybody have any favorite booksphotos they can steer me to. Mar 24, 2017 this listing is for the book my logbook by gunther rall, edited by kurt braatz. Most of the material i list on is obtained from estate sales, thrift stores, and used book stores. My log book reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall. Each pencil print in this edition comes with an autographed copy of gunther ralls my logbook presented in a gold embossed slipcase and a matching. Aces on the western front graphite edition aces high.
The third highestranking air ace of all time, who fought on the eastern front during wwii, rall s story spans two world wars, the calamity of the nazi regime, the cold war, the jet age, distinguished service as a nato military representative, his work with the us air force, and chief of the new german air force. So he had a personal relation to his target in the air. Autographed by john shaw artist and gunther rall wwii ace pilot. Nov 28, 2002 gunther rall, fighter ace and nato general, waited fifty years before authorizing this first biography that chronicles almost a century of his life and coincides with some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the twentieth century. My father died at the age of 66 during the second world war when i was in. The following year, he entered the war collage at dresden where he was influenced to transfer to the luftwaffe. Unfollow gunther rall to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A red army soldiers war on the eastern front, 19421945. Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most. There is a small mark in the top of the cover, shown in the pictures. Offers considered for this book, please contact through the amazon messaging system. Aces on the western front pencil by robert taylor with. I have heard not much in this book about the wwii years.
This book is signed by gunther rall to the title page. Jul 06, 2007 greetings history and aviation enthisiasts. Bud anderson wrote the forward for rall s book, my logbook. This is my first post here and i hope i dont open up a can of worms. All about my log book reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall. Mein flugbuch my logbook gunther rall signed for sale. Millions of books are added to our site everyday and when we find one that matches your search, well send you an email.
Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books. His memoir mein flugbuch my flight logbook was released in 2004. At the website, click on my logbook under books on the left side of the page. At that time my father was fighting at the front as an infantry man. Any book by general rall is well worth reading, especially my logbook. A fine man, a great fighter pilot who refused to join the nazi party and a very good author. You may receive the oral history in its entirety but will be. In civilian life, rall has been one of the most soughtafter military consultants. The final battle signed by john shaw and gunther rall wwii. My logbook reminiscences 19382006 gunther rall double signed.
As soon as this book becomes available i will pursue it even on my paltry retired income,that is the impression he has made on me i can only imagine what the book will do. Buy gunther rall my logbook reminiscences 19382006 first edition by rall g isbn. Rall, gunther, born in gaggenau, on 10031918, the son of a merchant, entered military service as an fahnrich in the army in 1936. I had the pleasure of meeting gunther rall a few years back at one of his book signings. As a lieutenant with the fighter squadron jg52, he scored his first airtoair victories in the battle of france, and later fought in the battle of britain after his unit moved to calais.
In fact, hub zemke was his closest friend he had killed some of the men in rall s group and rall had killed his wingman. If you are looking for a book that covers rall s aerial exploits, then look for some other book to read. Unfollow my logbook gunther rall to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Book is tight, square, and very clean, like new but for the very slightest of scuffing on the.
The scene depicts p47s of the 56th fighter group in hot pursuit of gunther rall in his me109 in the fateful mission over germany on may 12, 1944. Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. My logbook by gunther rall 2006 signed autobiographyww2. Gunther rall s book of memoirs is 1st on my list of new books to acquire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary p. The book tells of his efforts to regain the worlds respect for germany after hitlers betrayal of its people, and rall s assistance in the united states to develop the f104 for the nato countries.
A young commercial pilot from california, who thinks he knows it all, moves to alaska and becomes a bush pilot. A really good read is gunther rall s book my logbook. Whatever was it rall considered or assessed to agree to have such painting as the cover, it is most likely it was the consequence of what i do call the psychology of the defeated. It chronicles all of his air to air combat victories. The book is in good condition with very light wear on the outside cover, no rips, tears or missing pages. And every copy is personally signed by guenther rall himself.
Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary pilots of all time. Kurt braatz was delighted to discover 59 portrait pages signed by gunther rall that were suited for inclusion in a 2nd printing of the 1st edition of my log book. My logbook by gunther rall 2006 signed autobiographyww2 aviation luftwaffe. Gunther rall was the third most successful fighter ace of all time with 275 victories in world war ii, mainly soviet fighters. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military. Kurt braatz was delighted to discover 59 portrait pages signed by gunther. Of being hounded by the gestapo while at the same time being. From his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england. Gunther ralls memoirs my logbook now in english axis. Reminiscences 19382006 9783980793582 by gunther rall and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Gunther rall had originally joined the wehrmacht, the german army, in 1936, but switched to the luftwaffe and learned to fly two years later. They are old families and the tribe goes way back in history. A memoir by amadio, jill and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was born on 10 march, 1918 right at the very end of world war one. Actual stories from the pilots log book are an exciting and informative read. Not read it yet another ive just seen on amazon but its currently free to download. He learns the hard way how to fly in the unforgiving weather and terrain. Gunther rall luftwaffe wwii ace 275 aerial victories knights cross signed photo.
The book provides the reader with details about rall s wartime activities, the end of the war, his civilian life and his role in the reemergence of a german air force during the cold war. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a german. Gunther rall my logbook,rare, white pages w binder. Oct 22, 2009 generalleutnant gunther rall, who has died aged 91, was one of the few outstanding german fighter leaders to survive the second world war. General rall thank you for your service at least to the allies cause. Published by neunundzwanzigsechs verlag, moosburg, germany, 2004. It relates the calamity of the nazi regime, the cold war, the jet age, and rall s public service. For rall, a war is not a solution of political problems. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Rall feels that it is important that young people know about world war 2 and see what comes out of war. New signed by gunther rall march 8, 2012 newly released limited edition. Buy gunther rall my logbook reminiscences 19382006 book online at best prices in india on. I am looking for information on erich hartmann and gunther rall late war aircraft. As a ww2 aviation collector, i purchased this shortly after publication in feb 2007 on a fellow collectors recommendation directly from the us distributor. Luftwaffe ace and nato general and is the coauthor of my vagabond lover rudy vallee, and other books. However, after reading this drab, lifeless account, youd never. Gunther rall could probably be content with being remembered as the third highest scoring fighter pilot in the history of aerial warfareand much has been written about that. This is a very rare book by about the third highest scoring fighter ace of all time. This is the german edition of air ace gunther rall s logbook. Gunther rall survived hitler as well as the breakup of germany and the joining of nato. First off, im so grateful that the bayerische staatsbibliothek agreed to loan their copy to my libr.
Amadio fails to impart any real insight into the character or spirit of gunther rall. Free on kindle gunther rall, luftwaffe ace and nato general. He was given the oak leaves to his knights cross of the iron cross by adolf hitler personally. Kindle store the story of the third highest scoring ace in history. For those who may not be aware of gunther rall s tally of victories during the second world war he amassed a total of 275 kills, mostly on the eastern front.
Jill amadio is from cornwall, uk and a freelance journalist and author in southern california. Initial concept sketch for the painting entitled warrior and the wolfpack originally titled the final battle. Recent flights taken by members of the myflightbook community. Gunther rall signed autograph luftwaffe german ace legend. Luftwaffe ace and nato general hardcover 28 nov 2002. Reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall, gunther and kurt braatz rall, editor kurt braaz, clarence e. Gunther ralls new book, my log book with forward by bud anderson. This book is only of use to flying fanatics who cant get mylogbook. Please will someone else write a proper book that we can all afford. The english edition, my logbook, is practically identical to the german edition, mein flugbuch. Hardcover, high quality threadstitched, 373 pages, 153 photographs.