Kleinsmith, Craig A
B-17 Gunner
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476683294
- author:
- Kleinsmith, Craig A
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mcfarland & Co INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 225
- Dimensions:
- 229mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Staff Sergeant Charles M. Eyer's harrowing experiences as a B-17 ball turret gunner over Europe during World War II are recorded in this book, based on his secret journal kept while a prisoner of war. Eyer recounts 59 combat missions, including an escape from a burning aircraft deep inside Germany and the horrors of confinement in a Nazi POW camp. He also describes his survival of an 80-day forced march during the brutal winter of 1944-45, a testament to his resilience in the face of extreme hardship. This book offers a firsthand account of Eyer's experiences, providing a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal periods in modern history. With detailed and unflinching accounts of his time as a prisoner of war, this book provides a powerful and thought-provoking read for those interested in World War II history and the experiences of those who served.
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