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Skies of Thunder

- The deadly World War II mission over the roof of the world
Af: Caroline Alexander Engelsk Paperback

Skies of Thunder

- The deadly World War II mission over the roof of the world
Af: Caroline Alexander Engelsk Paperback
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<p><b>'Riveting' - <i>The New York Times</i></b><br><br><b>THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORY OF THE ALLIES' FIGHT IN WWII'S CHAOTIC AND LETHAL CHINA BURMA-INDIA THEATER.</b><br><br>In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army captured Burma, closing the only ground route from India to China. Supplies now had to be flown over the foothills of the treacherous Himalayas, on the most dangerous air route in the world.<br><br>Delving into memoirs, diaries, and official records, Caroline Alexander tells the story of the airmen who braved this perilous journey, flying unreliable aircraft through monsoons and enemy fire, with primitive navigation tools. The result is a litany of both deadly crashes and astonishing feats of survival.<br><br>Highlighting the efforts of units like the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders, and examining the political tensions between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-shek, this book also exposes the fractures between the Allies and the impact of their decisions on post-war relations.</p>
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<p><b>'Riveting' - <i>The New York Times</i></b><br><br><b>THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORY OF THE ALLIES' FIGHT IN WWII'S CHAOTIC AND LETHAL CHINA BURMA-INDIA THEATER.</b><br><br>In April 1942, the Imperial Japanese Army captured Burma, closing the only ground route from India to China. Supplies now had to be flown over the foothills of the treacherous Himalayas, on the most dangerous air route in the world.<br><br>Delving into memoirs, diaries, and official records, Caroline Alexander tells the story of the airmen who braved this perilous journey, flying unreliable aircraft through monsoons and enemy fire, with primitive navigation tools. The result is a litany of both deadly crashes and astonishing feats of survival.<br><br>Highlighting the efforts of units like the Chindits and Merrill's Marauders, and examining the political tensions between Roosevelt, Churchill, and Chiang Kai-shek, this book also exposes the fractures between the Allies and the impact of their decisions on post-war relations.</p>
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 0
ISBN-13: 9781804189887
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 180418988X
Udg. Dato: 13 feb 2025
Længde: 40mm
Bredde: 153mm
Højde: 232mm
Forlag: Bonnier Books UK
Oplagsdato: 13 feb 2025
Forfatter(e): Caroline Alexander
Forfatter(e) Caroline Alexander


Kategori Sande fortællinger: heltemod og overlevelse


ISBN-13 9781804189887


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 0


Udgave


Længde 40mm


Bredde 153mm


Højde 232mm


Udg. Dato 13 feb 2025


Oplagsdato 13 feb 2025


Forlag Bonnier Books UK