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A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story Of Combat And Chivalry In The War Torn Skies Of World War IiStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionOn December 20, 1943, in the skies above war-torn Europe, an American B-17 pilot and a veteran German fighter ace met in what became one of World War II's most unusual encounters. Two airmen of opposing nations managed to put aside the violence and hatred of armed conflict, when the German ace escorted the severely damaged B-17 to safety. Adam Makos and Larry Alexander tell this little known true story of empathy and kindness between enemy combatants in the midst of one of the bloodiest wars in history and of their continuing friendship. Reviews"This book grips you like a movie. It's part "Top Gun", part "Valkyrie", and more!"--Marcus Brotherton, author of the "New York Times" bestseller, "We Who Are Alive and Remain" Author descriptionAdam Makos is a journalist, historian, and editor of the military magazine, "Valor." In his fifteen years of work in the military field, Makos has interviewed countless veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and present-day wars. He has flown a B-17 bomber, a T-38 fighter with the Air Force, and was one of the few journalists privileged to examine Air Force One with its pilots. In pursuit of a story, Makos met Presidents, had tea with Prince Charles, and toured the DMZ border in Korea with American troops. The high point of his work occurred in 2008, when Makos traveled to Iraq to accompany the 101st Airborne and Army Special Forces on their hunt for Al Qaeda terrorists. |