Description: A military history of the Spanish Civil War from January 1937 onwards, uncovering new evidence and overturning much of the received wisdom about the conflict.
Brief description: E. R. Hooton is a retired defence journalist and a member of the British Commission for Military History as well as being a member of the Royal United Services Institute. He has written numerous articles on military history and three highly regarded books on the history of the Luftwaffe - 'The Luftwaffe - A Study in Air Power 1933-1945' (2010) 'Phoenix Triumphant: The Rise and Rise of the Luftwaffe' (1992) and 'Eagle in Flames: The Fall of the Luftwaffe' (1997). He has also written a detailed history of air operations over the Western Front.
Review Quotes: "Hooton presents a balanced perspective by citing the memoirs of many Republican generals like Enrique Líster, Juan Modesto, and Vicente Rojo."-- "Hispania"