The Wild Blue: Stephen Ambrose, WWII Aviation, First Edition
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"They were the boys-turned pilots, bombardiers, navigators, and gunners of the B-24s—who suffered over 50 percent casualties." In "The Wild Blue," legendary historian Stephen E. Ambrose recreates the extraordinary service and camaraderie of the young men of the U.S. Army Air Forces who took the war to the heart of Nazi Germany. This is the gripping story of the crews who flew the "crowded, uncomfortable, and dangerous" B-24 Liberators through thick black smoke and deadly flak to reach their targets and destroy the German war machine. The narrative follows the development of these "citizen soldiers," including the journey of twenty-two-year-old George McGovern—who would go on to become a U.S. Senator—as he flew thirty-five combat missions and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. Ambrose brings his signature gift for vivid, human storytelling to the skies, capturing the "bravery and ultimate victory" of these young men as they faced incredible odds to secure an Allied triumph. This beautiful first edition is a visceral monument to 1940s aerial combat and an essential addition for collectors of WWII aviation history. Product Details: Author: Stephen E. Ambrose (Author of Band of Brothers and D-Day) Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket Edition: Stated First Edition Publisher: Simon & Schuster Copyright Year: 2001 ISBN: 0-7432-0339-9 Condition: Excellent condition. The dust jacket features a striking photograph of a B-24 crew in front of their aircraft; the bin
- Condition: Very Good
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