Gentlemen from Hell: Men of the 487th Bomb Group - Leaders of the Largest Eighth Air Force Mission of World War II

This book is a touching compilation of personal accounts of the men who served in the 487th Bomb Group during World War II. These accounts exemplify the dedication and sacrifice these men made in the face of grave danger while serving their country during the largest 8th Air Force mission during the Battle of the Bulge. It's been 60 years since these men left a portion of their youth in various parts of Europe, but their words make it feel lke WWII ended only yesterday. From humor to heartache, the reader runs the gamut of emotions when living vicariously through the stories of the brave men of the 487th Bomb Group - the Gentlemen From Hell.

Riassunto

This book is a touching compilation of personal accounts of the men who served in the 487th Bomb Group during World War II. These accounts exemplify the dedication and sacrifice these men made in the face of grave danger while serving their country during the largest 8th Air Force mission during the Battle of the Bulge. It's been 60 years since these men left a portion of their youth in various parts of Europe, but their words make it feel lke WWII ended only yesterday. From humor to heartache, the reader runs the gamut of emotions when living vicariously through the stories of the brave men of the 487th Bomb Group - the Gentlemen From Hell.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: C. C. Neal, C.C. Neal
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 17.11.2005
• EAN: 9781681623955
• ISBN: 978-1-68162-395-5
• Pagine: 312
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 228 mm x 18 mm
• Peso: 458 g
• Illustrazioni: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / Veterans, Second World War, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Military veterans, Biography: historical, political and military, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General