Beschreibung:
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.
PrefaceAuthor's NotesList of IllustrationsIntroduction1. Guts and Gliders Wanted2. Crashing is a Lonely Sound3. "Prepare to Ditch"4. Pea Patch Savior5. Popcorn Popping6. "The Germans Are Coming!"7. "Our Men Were Lucky"8. Like Hornets at a Church Cookout9. They Were Invisible10. The Hole in the Donut11. Beyond Commendation12. World War II's Orphans13. EpilogueAcknowledgmentsGlossarySelected BibliographyEndnotesIndex