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The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose Jr. (2001, Hardcover, Illustrated) 
The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose Jr. (2001, Hardcover, Illustrated)

 
The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose Jr. (2001, Hardcover, Illustrated)

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0743203399
ISBN-13: 9780743203395
Product ID: EPID1820794
Description: Historian Ambrose evokes what it was like to be in a B-24 as pilot, gunner, bombardier, or navigator, as these planes flew missions over German territory during World War II. He chronicles their training and assesses their contribution t...
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Synopsis
Historian Ambrose evokes what it was like to be in a B-24 as pilot, gunner, bombardier, or navigator, as these planes flew missions over German territory during World War II. He chronicles their training and assesses their contribution to the Allied victory--which was often at great cost to these freedom-loving men who made a difference. Much of the book focuses on pilot George S. McGovern, who was later to be the 1972 Democratic presidential candidate. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.

Details
Publication Date:2001-08-01
Edition Description:Illustrated

Size
Length:299 pages
Height:9.5 in
Width:6.8 in
Thickness:1.2 in
Weight:20.0 oz

Publisher's Note
An exciting foray into the lives of the young men - pilots, bombardiers, navigators, and gunners, chosen by the Air Force to embark on the most dangerous missions during World War II details their courage, bravery, and determination.

Industry Reviews
"Ambrose, as always, finds poignant details, tells powerful stories."
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/2001)

"Magnify every emotion you have ever felt by 1,000% and you will understand what this story is about...Mr. Ambrose's storytelling ability is unparalleled, and the reader is transported to Mr. McGovern's side through his training, combat and homecoming."
Wall Street Journal - Randy Cunningham (08/24/2001)

"Ambrose's commitment to the what-it-was-really-like school is deep."
New York Times Book Review - Tom Ferrell (09/09/2001)

"Like Ambrose's previous books, this is a work of unapologetic, patriotic history."
Book - Sean McCann

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    Top Reviews
      Great book on World War 2
    Review created: 05/04/07
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    I have to say I did not dislike anything about this book. This book was written with great knowledge and alot of research. This book is about the Men who flew the B-24 missions over Germany. This book makes you feel like you are flying with them. Stephen Ambroise does a great job in making you feel the emotions these men felt when they were flying these missions. You will not regret reading this book I could not put it down once I got it. This book is worth the money.


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