Pierre clostermann, a french fighter pilot, had befriended rudel and wrote the foreword to the french edition of his book stuka pilot. Stukapilot hansulrich rudel his life story in words and. Hansulrich rudel was nazi germanys most decorated groundattack pilot, who was the sole recipient of knights cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds from hitler. He sank their battleship marat, and destroyed hundreds of tanks. Rudel, one of the most highly decorated officers in the german third reich, was hitlers favorite soldier. Stuka pilot by hans ulrich rudel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rudel does a good job of putting you into the cockpit with him as he flies and fights his way through the. An organization that was purported to facilitate secret escape routes for ss members out of germany and austria to south america and the middle east. May 04, 2012 buy stuka pilot original by rudel, hans ulrich isbn.
Stuka pilot is the best book ever published about the air war against russia. His unbridled passion was to be a pilot and keep flying. I am happy to write this short foreword to rudels book, since although i. The most highly decorated german serviceman of the war, rudel was one of only 27 military men to be awarded the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves, swords and diamonds. Stuka pilot by hans rudel abebooks passion for books. Wounded severely several times, he continued flying combat missions until the end of the war. Stuka pilot by rudel, hansulrich hardback book the fast free shipping. Oct 16, 2019 as a man, hans ulrich rudel rose above all others, certainly in the context of world war ii and within the german military. He was born to a clergy man during the first world war, joined hitlers youth wing at the age of 17, became a stuka pilot.
His exploits on the eastern front with his dive bomber were from time to time given much publicity in the german press. Stuka pilot ballantine books by rudel, hans ulrich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hansulrich rudel biography facts, childhood, family. Rudels story is of a young man enamored of sports and absent any conscientiousness of the importance of his academic studies in school. This book was later reedited and published in the united states, as the cold war intensified, under the title, stuka pilot, which supported the german invasion of the soviet union. Stuka pilot hansulrich rudel myth of the 20th century. Juli 1916 in konradswaldau, kreis landeshut schlesien. The western powers have accepted a grave responsibility perhaps for centuries to come by weakening germany only to give additional strength to russia. Not long before he arrived rudel had lost one leg below the knee, as he describes in this book. Nov 14, 2019 hans ulrich rudel was a stuka divebomber pilot during world war 2. It was therefore with great interest that i met him when he came over in june 1945. Rudel was one of only 27 military men to be awarded the knights cross with oak leaves, swords and diamonds, and the only one to be awarded the knights cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds.
Shot down over 24 times, hans rudel is credited with destroying over 500 tanks, 2,000 ground targets, the russian battleship marat, two cruisers and a destroyer. Hans ulrich rudel was nazi germanys most decorated groundattack pilot, who was the sole recipient of knights cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds from hitler. Hans ulrich rudel began his amazing career as a stuka pilot in poland in 1939. Flying the slow ju87 stuka he was the most successful and lucky military pilot in history. Buy stuka pilot by rudel, hans ulrich, bader, douglas isbn. Autobiography of world war two luftwaffe pilot hans ulrich rudel, the most highly decorated german serviceman of ww2, and the only one to be awarded the third reichs most prestigious medal which was specially created for rudel by hitler himself, the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds. Hansulrich rudel 2 july 1916 18 december 1982 was a stuka divebomber pilot during world war ii. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hans ulrich rudel was a stuka divebomber pilot during world war 2. With 2530 operating flights, rudel was germanys leading wartime pilot this is his story of the air war against russia foreword by douglas bader hans ulrich rudel published by ballantine. Dec 16, 2016 autobiography of world war two luftwaffe pilot hans ulrich rudel, the most highly decorated german serviceman of ww2, and the only one to be awarded the third reichs most prestigious medal which was specially created for rudel by hitler himself, the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds. Schiffer publishing stuka pilot hansulrich rudel the life story of the highest decorated soldier of the wehrmacht. Hansulrich rudel 2 july 1916 18 december 1982 was a german groundattack pilot during world war ii. Stuka pilot autobiography of world war two luftwaffe pilot hans ulrich rudel, the most highly decorated german serviceman of ww2, and the only one to be awarded the third reichs most prestigious medal which was specially created for rudel by hitler himself, the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds.
Stukapilot hansulrich rudel his life story in words and photographs book. Stuka pilot is the autobiography and second world war adventures of hans ulrich rudel. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Autobiography of ww2 german luftwaffe pilot hans rudel the most highly decorated german serviceman of ww2, and the only one to be awarded the third reichs most prestigious medal which was specially created for rudel by hitler himself, the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds. Stuka pilot hans ulrich rudel black house publishing. When i noticed his incredible list of wartime exploits, i have to admit i was intrigued enough to learn more about him. The most highly decorated german serviceman of the war, rudel was one of only 27 military men to be awarded the knights cross of the iron cross with oak leaves, swords and diamonds, and the only person to be awarded the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and. Stuka pilot by hansulrich rudel, 9781908476876, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The most highly decorated german serviceman of the war, rudel was one of only 27 military men to be awarded the. Stuka pilot by hans ulrich rudel a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition.
Stuka pilot bbu27 by hans ulrich rudel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy stuka pilot by hans ulrich rudel online at alibris. Lieutenant hans ulrich rudel and the rest of his dive bomber wing had gathered in midseptember 1941 to strike another blow in operation barbarossa, germanys campaign to conquer the ussr. Rudel is famous for being the most highly decorated german serviceman of the war. Its the autobiography of german dive bomber pilot hans rudel in wwii. Autobiography of ww2 nazi pilot hans rudel the most highly decorated german serviceman of ww2, and the only one to be awarded the third reichs most prestigious medal which was specially created for rudel by hitler himself, the knights cross of the iron cross with golden oak leaves, swords and diamonds. Rudel was the most decorated german serviceman of world war ii, being the sole recipient of the knights cross with golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds in january 1945. Unlike most books, you might never forget this book once you have read it. He survived over 2500 missions mostly against the soviet military. Hansulrich rudel biography facts, childhood, family life.
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