Osprey books accurate?

[John Beaman]

I agree with Juha.

When I started this weird avocation of ours in the 1950s, there was nothing about the Luftwaffe, per se except I Flew For The Fuhrer! Then came Karl Reis' books which were a true revelation.

The Osprey books are not, indeed, perfect, but the "bang for the buck" is enormous.We "alter hasse" types cannot imagine a book on Chinese Aces, etc., etc., 40 years ago. We owe all the specialists and authors who have worked for years on obscure subjects a gratitude of debt.

As an erstwhile author, I know what chances publishers take on obscure subjects these days. Cut Osprey some slack and be grateful, warts and all!