"This book is a combination of works originally published in German under the series title Ritterkreuztr'ager Profile (1-4) by Flugzeug Publikations GmbH."--Title page verso, volume 1.
This book is the first in a new series profiling the Knight's Cross holders of the Wehrmacht in World War II. Concise biographies, rare photographs of personalities, aircraft, and award documents cover not only known soldiers and airmen, but lesser known KC holders as well. This initial volume covers four Luftwaffe fighter, and bomber pilots.