The Few tells the dramatic and unforgettable story of eight young Americans who joined Britain's Royal Air Force; defying their country's neutrality laws and risking their U.S. citizenship to fight side-by-side with England's finest pilots in the summer of 1940-over a year before America entered the war. Flying the lethal and elegant Spitfire; they became "knights of the air" and with minimal training but plenty of guts; they dueled the skilled and fearsome pilots of Germany's Luftwaffe. By October 1940; they had helped England win the greatest air battle in the history of aviation. Winston Churchill once said of all those who fought in the Battle of Britain; "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." These daring Americans were the few among the "few." Now; with the narrative drive and human drama that made The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter national bestsellers; Alex Kershaw tells their story for the first time.
#1274662 in Books Francis Parkman 2001-10-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.50 x 5.00l; 1.51 #File Name: 0306810778640 pagesISBN13: 9780306810770Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Should be an integral part of American and North American history taught today.By Gary T. MooreA well written; literary history of a critical time in development of American continent...and of two very important individuals during that time. There is a lot of detail in this book ... some can be skimmed when reading; I think with little damage to the story. Amazing to think Parkman could do the very detailed research in the second half of the 19th century. Wow. Parkman could teach some researchers today "how to do it".This story explains a lot of boundaries drawn; languages spoken in North America today...about .relationships between various Europeans and Native Americans and between Native Americans. . This should be an integral part of American history taught today.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you know you want it; you will like itBy Darrell A. Martin"Montcalm and Wolfe" is the preeminent history of the French Indian War to be written in the 1800s. Recent research has added to our knowledge; but for the most part Parkman's work remains trustworthy. It is especially valuable for those who want to see if he might be the source for the opinions of others.One criticism of this book; which is a matter of opinion more than of fact; is that Parkman takes the side of the English too much to be considered objective. In my view; he is clear enough when it is that he is stating facts and when he is expressing his own prejudices; that this is not a defect in the work as a whole. Simply put; care must be taken to distinguish the two.The format and typography are unfortunate. The text is clear enough; but it betrays its origins as a transcription (by typewriter) rather than a photoreprint. Nevertheless; this book is a "must" for the serious student of the French Indian War; and this transcribed edition makes it affordable.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some of the best History I've read in a whileBy CustomerSome of the best History I've read in a while. Because it was written in the late 1800's; using the English language of the time; it's a joy to be reminded how descriptive and intelligent sounding our language once was!
