At the end of the Second World War; the Soviet Union decorated 217 men of the U.S. Navy; Coast Guard; and Merchant Marine who had performed “heroic acts†during convoy and anti-submarine duties in the Atlantic. For the last decade; David Schwind has made it his mission to identify and track down every remaining medal and capture the stories of these brave men. This book is the culmination of that quest. Based on extensive archival research and in-person interviews with over 100 recipients or their families; Schwind takes the reader on a photographic and biographical odyssey exploring the lives of each recipient; illuminated by over 600 never before published photographs of exceptionally rare Soviet and American medals; photographs; and related documents still in the possession of the veterans and their families today.
#2835980 in Books Schiffer Pub Ltd 2001-07-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.26 x 1.00 x 8.68l; 3.38 #File Name: 0764313061203 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. You will feel your there.By Col. DEVERE WOODS Ret.The 421st. "Night Fighter Squadron made me feel I was there. I believe the reader will feel they were. All the operations were covered; bottom to top. if your interested in the Military and how they live and the conditions; this book tells it all.Col. DeVere D. Woods1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History brought to lifeBy C. R. HarrisGrowing up; very llittle was writen about the P-61 night fighter. My knowledge of the fighter increased ten fold. I especially enjoyed the human aspect about the pilots that flew the aircraft.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. WWII never to be forgotten....By Essie AndersonExcellent Book to include in your collection of WWII History! Share the knowledge of this War with our young adults; who are not aware of such a Horrific War and the Pilots; their Missions; Pride; the Amazing Planes and knowledge to pilot them.I suggest to contact this author with your war stories and pics. Don't let time swallow up your memories of War that need to be logged for the world to know.My Father was in WWII Merchant Marines; they have been disgraced by Leaders of this Country. Sad. The Merchant Marines brought all supplies; even the fuel for Planes in Combat during WWII. I Recommend Writings by Jeff Kolln; author.
