The Story of Hans Marseille, The Rogue Luftwaffe Ace Who Dominated the WWII Skies, Heaton & Lewis. This biography tells the story of World War II German fighter pilot Hans-Joachim Marseille, remembered as the "Star of Africa." You'll learn of his meteoric rise in the Luftwaffe's ranks, of his outstanding skill as a pilot that helped him achieve an impressive 158 victories, and of his Bohemian attitude toward life and war that have made him a WWII icon. 240 pages, 24 B&W photographs, 5½"x 8½", hardcover. #0019877