The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by New York Times bestselling author Scott McGaugh. A story of no guns, no engines and no second chances.
The first major history of the American glider pilots, the forgotten heroes of World War II, by New York Times bestselling author Scott McGaugh. A story of no guns, no engines and no second chances.
Scott McGaugh is author of a number of books including New York Times bestseller Surgeon in Blue (Arcade, 2013) and Midway Magic (CDS/Perseus, 2004). Midway Magic became the basis for a History Channel program, Hero Ship: The USS Midway. McGaugh served as the founding marketing director of the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, the most visited floating ship museum in the world. TV appearances have included the History Channel, Travel Network, Discovery Channel, among others. He lives in San Diego.
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Preface Author's Notes List of Illustrations Introduction 1. Guts and Gliders Wanted 2. Crashing is a Lonely Sound 3. "Prepare to Ditch" 4. Pea Patch Savior 5. Popcorn Popping 6. "The Germans Are Coming!" 7. "Our Men Were Lucky" 8. Like Hornets at a Church Cookout 9. They Were Invisible 10. The Hole in the Donut 11. Beyond Commendation 12. World War II's Orphans 13. Epilogue Acknowledgments Glossary Selected Bibliography Endnotes Index
Preface Author's Notes List of Illustrations Introduction 1. Guts and Gliders Wanted 2. Crashing is a Lonely Sound 3. "Prepare to Ditch" 4. Pea Patch Savior 5. Popcorn Popping 6. "The Germans Are Coming!" 7. "Our Men Were Lucky" 8. Like Hornets at a Church Cookout 9. They Were Invisible 10. The Hole in the Donut 11. Beyond Commendation 12. World War II's Orphans 13. Epilogue Acknowledgments Glossary Selected Bibliography Endnotes Index
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