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  • Wings of Gold

    An Account of Naval Aviation Training in World War II, The Correspondence of Aviation Cadet/Ensign Robert R. Rea

    Wings of Gold makes a unique contribution to the history of naval aviation. The book sets out the day-to-day experiences and reactions of a cadet who went through the aviation training program at its peak during World War II. An emphasis on training is missing in almost all books dealing with that conflict; in this book, it is the focus. In contrast with official histories, this is an account of ... Leer más

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  • Never Without Heroes

    Marine Third Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam, 1965-70

    FOUR CONGRESSIONAL MEDALS OF HONOR,THIRTEEN NAVAL CROSSES,SEVENTY-TWO SILVER STARS . . .In four and a half years in Vietnam, the Marines of the Third Reconnaissance Battalion repeatedly penetrated North Vietnamese and Vietcong sanctuaries by foot and by helicopter to find enemy forces, learn the enemy's intentions, and, when possible, bring deadly fire down on his head. Heavily armed, well ... Leer más

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  • Unsung Eagles

    True Stories of America’s Citizen Airmen in the Skies of World War II

    de Jay A. Stout ...
    The nearly half-million American aircrewmen who served during World War II have almost disappeared. And so have their stories.Award-winning writer and former fighter pilot Jay A. Stout uses Unsung Eagles to save an exciting collection of those accounts from oblivion. These are not rehashed tales from the hoary icons of the war. Rather, they are stories from the masses of largely unrecognized men ... Leer más

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  • I Could Never Be So Lucky Again

    An Autobiography

    After Pearl Harbor, he led America’s flight to victoryGeneral Doolittle is a giant of the twentieth century. He did it all.As a stunt pilot, he thrilled the world with his aerial acrobatics. As a scientist, he pioneered the development of modern aviation technology.During World War II, he served his country as a fearless and innovative air warrior, organizing and leading the devastating raid ... Leer más

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  • Stories of a B-17 Bomber Pilot

    Stories by a B-17 pilot who went from a ninth grade plow boy to commander of a B-17. Some humor has been added as well as the fears and valor associated with the 8th Air Force flyers. The 8th Air Force suffered more extensive casualties than any other major combatment group. ... Leer más

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  • Never Call Me a Hero

    A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway

    The bomber pilot whose bravery in the Battle of Midway changed the course of WWII recounts his story in this extraordinary memoir: "An instant classic" ( Dallas Morning News).On June 4, 1942, above the tiny Pacific atoll of Midway, Lt. (j.g.) "Dusty" Kleiss piloted his SBD Dauntless into a near-vertical dive aimed at the heart of Japan's Imperial Navy. The greatest naval battle in history raged ... Leer más

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  • The True Story of Catch-22

    The Real Men and Missions of Joseph Heller's 340th Bomb Group in World War II

    The real-life companion to the literary classic—written and illustrated by the daughter of the 340th Bomb Group's commander, Catch-22's Col. Cathcart.After the publication of his bestselling novel Catch-22, Joseph Heller usually chose to deny that any of his richly drawn characters were based on his actual war mates. However, to those who served with Heller in the 340th Bomb Group, the novel's ... Leer más

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  • Triumphant Warrior

    The Legend of the Navy's Most Daring Helicopter Pilot

    de Peter D. Shay ...
    The true story of Bronze Star recipient Allen Weseleskey and his high-risk rescue mission, carried out under heavy fire in Vietnam. Includes photos.When the going is fast and rough, I will not falter. I will be uncompromising in every blow I strike. I will be humble in victory. I am a United States Navy Flyer. —from "A Navy Flyer's Creed"Barely a month after the start of the Tet Offensive in 1968, ... Leer más

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  • Luck of the Draw

    My Story of the Air War in Europe

    **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“In the pursuit of authenticity, of accurate history and undeniable courage, no words matter more than, ‘I was there.’ Read Luck of the Draw and the life of Frank Murphy and ponder this: how did those boys do such things?” —Tom Hanks**The epic true story of an American hero who flew during WWII, as featured in the Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks TV Series, ... Leer más

    $11.99 USD

  • A Life in a Year

    The American Infantryman in Vietnam

    de James Ebert ...
    This provocative in-depth book focuses on the experiences of the infantry soldier in Vietnam. More than 60 Army and Marine Corps infantrymen speak of their experiences during their year-long tours of duty. ... Leer más

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  • Finish Forty and Home

    The Untold World War II Story of B-24s in the Pacific

    de Phil Scearce ...
    During the early years of World War II in the Pacific theatre, against overwhelming odds, young American airmen flew the longest and most perilous bombing missions of the war. They faced determined Japanese fighters without fighter escort, relentless anti-aircraft fire with no deviations from target, and thousands of miles of over-water flying with no alternative landing sites. Finish Forty and ... Leer más

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  • The Mighty Eighth

    The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It

    de Gerald Astor ...
    In the skies of World War II Europe, the Eighth Air Force was a defining factor in turning the tide against the Nazis. In these gripping oral histories, the sacrifice, savagery, and supremacy of the “Mighty Eighth” is described by those who experienced it...and survived it.At the outbreak of World War II, America was woefully unprepared for a fight, though Europe was already years into the battle. ... Leer más

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