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Old 3rd January 2020, 21:43
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Re: Hartmann: claims vs. victories

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Originally Posted by Nick Beale View Post
Stephen Bungay's book "Alamein" has some sceptical comments on Marseille — piling up scores against fighters while ignoring the bombers devastating Panzerarmee Afrika. But that's what you get when you promote the ethos of the duelling warrior-hero …
Usaaf did just that. Killing every fighter, even leaving the bombers. I do not see much difference. Marseille did it quite well and a fighter down is one less for the rest to worrie about. Can i ask what Bungay's point is?
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