Documentation on squadron sized actions

[Keith Enge]

Larry,

Thanks for your reply. It confirms much of which I have found. Too many Luftwaffe units basically acted as "fire brigades", moving from place to place "putting out fires", sometimes with other units temporarily attached. This transient lifestyle seems to have had a detrimental effect on record keeping. I have seen a few of the books that you named and will try to find others. However, the problem with squadron histories is that, while they have data for that squadron, they don't have equal access to data on their opponents on any given day. I wasn't aware of the EOE project and look forward to its findings; however, I fear that they won't emerge in the near future.

BoB histories all seem to speak in generalities like such and such squadrons went up to intercept the 30-50 incoming bombers. Not only is the number (and maybe models) of the enemy uncertain but so is the RAF side since many squadrons were under-strength at any particular time.

I noticed that none of the sources that you listed dealt with the Western Desert Campaign. Can you recommend any in this area?

Thanks again,