Nonfiction Large Print Edition America s foremost writer of aviation fiction presents twenty-six of the most dramatic true stories ever told of men in aerial combat; from World War I to Vietnam. Here are authentic; unforgettable accounts of lives lived on the edge; at full throttle; of war at its worst and men at their best. Here you ll meet some of the greatest figures in aviation history and share some of their most thrilling moments. Stephen Coonts pays powerful tribute to the bravery and self-confidence of the 20th century s aerial warriors; and to the cold touch of fear and killer instinct that allowed these men to return to tell their stories. War in the Air is an epic of tragedy and courage writ bold across the sky.
#1005190 in Books 2001-04-02 2001-04-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.40 x 6.25l; #File Name: 0670894745384 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Dan K CarsonExactly what I wanted.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Finally the stories can be toldBy Kimberley MitchellThe history of 20th century Russia has led from one death-dealing regime to another; but always with a severe penalty attached to telling the truth about the repression and the people who've died.Catherine Merridale's book tells the stories which before could not be told. She investigates original documents; footnotes profusely; and interviews survivors.The stories are each unique; and in the absence of communal review; do not form a cohesive unified tale. This in itself may be the most poignant feature of this book; not only the courage and stoicism with which these sturdy people denied past atrocities and went on with their lives; but the profound silence of the denial.It is a grim story; but a true one; and it deserves to be heard. In the face of repressions on this scale; it is easier to put the petty deceipts and injustices of our own time and place into some kind of perspective.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An unusual bookBy LeeI am interested in this sort of thing; cemeteries; tombstones; customs; how this was affected by the rise of the soviet union. I know there are several reviews that are less than happy with it; but I learned much about the culture. Few if any books can relay this sort of information.
