Hardcover, high quality threadstitched, 373 pages, 153 photographs. My log book reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall. 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. Gunther ralls book of memoirs is 1st on my list of new books to acquire. Get a replacement log book v5c if the original has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or you have not received one for your new vehicle. Rall qualified as a pilot in 1938, and was assigned to fighter wing jg 52.
As the third ranking german fighter ace of world war ii with 275 kills, rall and his fellow fighter pilots were feared and respected in the war. I think this is a great book for what wwii pilots had to endure during the air battles over europe. Gunther rall survived hitler as well as the breakup of germany and the joining of nato. Busch messerschmitt bf 109 g2 assembled german air. The son of a merchant, gunther rall was born on march 10 1918 in gaggenau in the black forest. Generalleutnant gunther rall generalleutnant gunther rall, who has died aged 91, was one of the few outstanding german fighter leaders to survive the second world war. His memoir mein flugbuch my flight logbook was released in 2004. The book tells of his efforts to regain the worlds respect for germany after hitlers betrayal. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a highly decorated german military.
When he was three, his family moved to stuttgart where he completed his education at the high school. Now he tells his own story, from his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england, of being. Rall was the third most successful fighter pilot in aviation history, behind gerhard barkhorn, who is second, and erich hartmann, who is first. In 2004 he wrote his memoir, mein flugbuch my logbook gunther rall lived in bad reichenhall were he died at the old age of 91 after suffering a heart. 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. Generalleutnant gunther rall aircrew remembered site. Any book by general rall is well worth reading, especially my logbook. The book comes with certificate of authenticity for gunther ralls signature.
Gunther rall was the third ranking ace in aviation history. 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. Nov 28, 2002 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. 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. Bud anderson wrote the forward for rall s book, my logbook. First off, im so grateful that the bayerische staatsbibliothek agreed to loan their copy to my libr. Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now.
Gunther rall, a seasoned german fighter ace who was still only 23. If you are looking for a book that covers rall s aerial exploits, then look for some other book to read. Gunther rall s new book, my log book with forward by bud anderson. Lovely heavy stock print of a superb pencil portrait of the famed aviator in uniform and wearing his iron cross, limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by noted aviation artist artist j. This is the german edition of air ace gunther ralls logbook.
Rall later saw action in the battle of britain and the balkan campaign prior to his transfer to the eastern front, where he was to log his final 272 air victories. You may receive the oral history in its entirety but will be. Of being hounded by the gestapo while at the same time being. All about my log book reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall. Rall was interviewed in documentaries such as thames televisions the.
Erinnerungen 19382004 by gunther rall online at alibris. My father was a merchant, and when i was born he was on operations during world war i. New signed by gunther rall march 8, 2012 newly released limited edition. Gunther rall goodreads meet your next favorite book.
Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary p. This is the german edition of air ace gunther rall s logbook. With that, on on 15 may 1944, major specht became kommodore of jg 11. Reminiscences 19382006 by gunther rall, signed hc fine cond. 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. Simply enter your email address below, and click ok.
Gunther rall s pencil signature is also on the first end paper. Oral history the digital collections of the national. Pictorial boards, blue silk page marker, an excellent copy. I know that most people have no idea of how difficult it. The book comes with certificate of authenticity for gunther rall s signature. Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary pilots of all time. A memoir, luftwaffe ace and nato general gunther rall was the elite of the elite. The book provides the reader with details about ralls 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. Messerschmitt bf 109 g2 assembled german air force gunther rall, camouflage, gray, green busch 18925060. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Home products my log book gunther rall my log book gunther rall. My father died at the age of 66 during the second world war when i was in. For those who may not be aware of gunther ralls tally of victories during the second world war he amassed a total of 275 kills, mostly on the eastern front.
About us my settings faq green initiative my orders agb shipping core bargain bin. However, after reading this drab, lifeless account, youd never. On graduation in 1936 he joined the army to be an infantry officer and whilst at the dresden kriegsschule met an old friend whose tales of flying. Oral history the digital collections of the national wwii. German ace of world war two whose astonishing 275 victories make him the third highest ranking ace of all time. Rall later saw action in the battle of britain and the balkan campaign prior to his transfer to the. The book chronicles ralls world war ii aerial dogfights on the eastern front during brutal russian winters,and spans a childhood in a defeated country. Aces on the western front graphite edition aces high. I always thought highly of him,and his opinions of what the luftwaffe could have done differently. A fine man, a great fighter pilot who refused to join the nazi party and a very good author.
He was given the oak leaves to his knights cross of the iron cross by adolf hitler personally. My profile inbox address book my subscription my forums log out. I have a sister who is still alive and lives in stuttgart, which i consider my. This book gives good insight into the politics surrounding life in the german air force, both during the nazi regime and during nato. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached.
The prior owner wrote their name, date and location on the first end paper. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shop the latest titles by gunther rall at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Gunther rall luftwaffe fighter ace signed log book ltd. Much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most. 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. I was born on march 10, 1918, in gaggenau, which is a small village in the black forest. Dec 30, 2004 gunther rall explains to jonathan glancey and tells him how it changed his life for ever jonathan glancey thu 30 dec 2004 12. Gunther rall signature my log book from aircraft spruce.
Gunther ralls pencil signature is also on the first end paper. Aug 24, 2007 one of my most treasured memories is that of having a quiet dinner with rall, rankin, and a mutual friend, following a busy day of the two of them signing this print, and gunther reading aloud the final chapters of the manuscript of his biography with the author, jill amadio, for final editing. The pilot bunker gunther rall and jack roush fly a t6. It relates the calamity of the nazi regime, the cold war, the jet age, and ralls public service. Gunther ralls new book, my log book with forward by bud anderson. From his youth in nazi germany to the first harsh realities of air combat over france and england. Gunther rall s book of memoirs is 1st on my list of new books to acquire. Reminiscences, signed by rall, gunther and a great selection of. He was given the oak leaves to his knights cross of. One of my most treasured memories is that of having a quiet dinner with rall, rankin, and a mutual friend, following a busy day of the two of them signing this print, and gunther reading aloud the final chapters of the manuscript of his biography with the author, jill amadio, for final editing. Gunther rall was the third most successful fighter ace of all time with 275 victories in world war ii, mainly soviet fighters. If you are looking for a book that covers ralls aerial exploits, then look for some other book to read. Flat signed no inscription by the author on title page. Buy gunther rall my logbook reminiscences 19382006 first edition by rall g isbn.
Reminiscences 19382006 9783980793582 by gunther rall and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Gunther rall 10 march 1918 4 october 2009 was a german. Reminiscences 1938 2006 signed copy by rall, gunther edited by kurt braatz. Amadio fails to impart any real insight into the character or spirit of gunther rall. A red army soldiers war on the eastern front, 19421945. Unfollow my logbook gunther rall to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rall feels that it is important that young people know about world war 2 and see what comes out of war. Gunther ralls 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 luftwaffe fighter ace signed log book ltd edition.
Generalleutnant gunther rall, who has died aged 91, was one of the few outstanding german fighter leaders to survive the second world war. Bud anderson wrote the forward for ralls book, my logbook. For rall, a war is not a solution of political problems. Jan 01, 2006 i had the pleasure of meeting gunther rall a few years back at one of his book signings. Gunther rall explains to jonathan glancey and tells him how it changed his life for ever jonathan glancey thu 30 dec 2004 12. My log book much has been written about gunther rall, one of the most extraordinary pilots of all time.