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Summary: A great B-17 book!
Review: This book chronicles what flying aboard a B-17 was like during the toughest part of the daylight bombing campaign. Each mission flown is told from the perspective of more than one crew which allows a very thorough appreciation of what these men went through in the air, and on the ground. This book is a must for everyone interested in the air war over europe.
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Summary: A great book !
Review: this book is great ! im only at pg 248 and im already hooked!i also believe Sgt. joseph should get a medel of honer. great book!
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Summary: A great read...
Review: This book is highly informative. My father, a B-17 Bombardier in the 8th Air Force apprecitated the authenticity of this book. Well written without the Hollywood fluff.
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Summary: A great read...
Review: This book is highly informative. My father, a B-17 Bombardier in the 8th Air Force apprecitated the authenticity of this book. Well written without the Hollywood fluff.
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Summary: Factual but dry
Review: This book is well researched and organized and worth reading. However, I found it to be somewhat dry, repetitious, and an effort to finish."Half a Wing" follows one crew in particular (crews stayed together as teams, although they often changed airplanes). These WWII airmen had to serve on 25 missions before they could rotate back to the US. At a rate of up to 20% losses per mission, these were steep odds. Each of the crew's missions has a chapter devoted to it, and the author methodically gives the details in chronological order, interspersed with small quotes from diaries or interviews with survivors. The raids were done in daylight and suffered from enemy fighter attacks and then flak over the targets. There were a lot of gun battles between the various gunner positions in the B-17's and the enemy fighter planes. P.S. Are there any books by some of the crews who crashed and evaded or landed in Switzerland? slacker2@98.net
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Summary: Excellent Acount of B-17's in the Air War over Germany
Review: This is an excellent account of the American Air effort over Europe during 1943-44. The author follows the wartime experiences of one crew from the 303rd "Hell's Angels" Bomb Group using personal accounts and official records. This book is very much like Gerald Astor's 'The Mighty Eight' and is as just as good, if not better. The story of Sgt Joseph Sawicki, pages 207 to 217, brings home the horror and absolute bravery of these men. I would hope that one day soon Sgt Sawicki's exceptional bravery is recognised and he receives the medal of Honour, even though its over 50 years too late! Recommended to all who enjoy this period of history and well done to the author!
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Summary: Excellent Acount of B-17's in the Air War over Germany
Review: This is an excellent account of the American Air effort over Europe during 1943-44. The author follows the wartime experiences of one crew from the 303rd "Hell's Angels" Bomb Group using personal accounts and official records. This book is very much like Gerald Astor's 'The Mighty Eight' and is as just as good, if not better. The story of Sgt Joseph Sawicki, pages 207 to 217, brings home the horror and absolute bravery of these men. I would hope that one day soon Sgt Sawicki's exceptional bravery is recognised and he receives the medal of Honour, even though its over 50 years too late! Recommended to all who enjoy this period of history and well done to the author!
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Summary: An engrossing, informative work on the subject
Review: This is one of the most informative books on the Eighth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments and diary entries from the men that where there. It's hard for me to understand what these men(boys really) went through during this time frame. To face the odds that they faced and to do it time and again is a true sign of the courage that was shown during WWII. I was thoroughly engrossed in the action and I could feel the rumbling of the 4 engines as I read along. This is a must read for anyone interested in history particularly World War II and aviation history.
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Summary: An engrossing, informative work on the subject
Review: This is one of the most informative books on the Eighth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments and diary entries from the men that where there. It's hard for me to understand what these men(boys really) went through during this time frame. To face the odds that they faced and to do it time and again is a true sign of the courage that was shown during WWII. I was thoroughly engrossed in the action and I could feel the rumbling of the 4 engines as I read along. This is a must read for anyone interested in history particularly World War II and aviation history.
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Summary: An engrossing, informative work on the subject
Review: This is one of the most informative books on the Eigth Air Force's role in WWII. The author's research for this book is made into a tight book with the addition of the comments and diary entries from the men that where there. It's hard for me to understand what these men(boys really) went through during this time frame. To face the odds that they faced and to do it time and again is a true sign of the courage that was shown during WWII. I was thoroughly engrossed in the action and I could feel the rumbling of the 4 engines as I read along. This is a must read for anyone interested in history particularly World War II and aviation history.
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