Joseph Caver
The Tuskegee Airmen: An Illustrated History: 1939-1949
- ISBN 13:
- 9781588382443
- author:
- Joseph Caver
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- NewSouth
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 21.3 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces, Military, Military - Aviation, Military - United States, Military - World War II, History - Military / War, 20th century, Aerial operations, American, African American fighter pilots, Participation, African Am
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Tuskegee Airmen: An Illustrated History, 1939-1949 This comprehensive history of the Tuskegee Airmen, the only black American military pilots in World War II, goes beyond their training and combat achievements. The book delves into the critical support roles of non-flyers, including doctors, nurses, mechanics, and others, who contributed to the Airmen's success. Through captioned photographs, the story of the Tuskegee Airmen and their environments is vividly brought to life. The publication explores the Airmen's journey through various stages, from training to deployment in North Africa, Italy, and over occupied Europe. The book provides a detailed account of the Airmen's experiences, shedding light on the environments in which they lived, worked, played, fought, and sometimes died. This illustrated history offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history, providing a nuanced understanding of the Tuskegee Airmen's story.
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