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To Kingdom Come: An Epic Saga of Survival in the Air War over Germany
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To Kingdom Come: An Epic Saga of Survival in the Air War over Germany Paperback - 2012

by Robert J. Mrazek

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An award-winning author presents the breathtaking, never-before-told, true story of a historic air force bombing mission in 1943 Germany--and reveals the astonishing valor of the airmen who survived being shot down, and the tragic fate of those who did not.

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NAL. Used - Very Good. 2012. Paperback. Pbk. Some shelf-wear. Publisher's mark to bottom of textblock. Else bright, clean copy. Very Good. (Subject: Military History & Exploration).
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  • Title To Kingdom Come: An Epic Saga of Survival in the Air War over Germany
  • Author Robert J. Mrazek
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 400
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher NAL, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Date 2012-03-06
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # SON000003081
  • ISBN 9780451235756 / 0451235754
  • Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.92 x 6.06 x 1.06 in (22.66 x 15.39 x 2.69 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, World War, 1939-1945
  • Dewey Decimal Code 940.542

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Summary

On September 6, 1943, three hundred and thirtyeight B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the American Eighth Air Force took off from England, bound for Stuttgart, Germany, to bomb Nazi weapons factories.

Dense clouds obscured the targets, and one commander's critical decision to circle three times through heavy fire would prove disastrous. Forty-five planes went down that day, and hundreds of men were lost or missing.

Sharing the first-person accounts of six of the B-17 airmen, award- winning author Robert J. Mrazek vividly re-creates the fierce air battle-and reveals the astonishing valor of the airmen who survived being shot down, and the tragic fate of those who did not.

From the publisher

Robert J. Mrazek is a navy veteran and former congressman from the North Shore of Long Island. While in Washington, he authored a number of pieces of landmark legislation. Since his retirement from Congress, Mrazek has served on the boards of several companies and charitable organizations, including ten years as chairman of the Washington-based Alaska Wilderness League.

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About the author

Robert J. Mrazek is a navy veteran and former congressman from the North Shore of Long Island. While in Washington, he authored a number of pieces of landmark legislation. Since his retirement from Congress, Mrazek has served on the boards of several companies and charitable organizations, including ten years as chairman of the Washington-based Alaska Wilderness League.