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James Bradley
Now in paperback comes the momentous tale of the Pacific war told through dramatic poignant and unforgettable stories of nine heroic Americans Michael Beschloss author of The Conquerors, The classic New York Times bestselling story of heroism and sacrifice by the author of Flags of Our Fathers, The Imperial Cruise and The China Mirage This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of World War II history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down in the Pacific. One of them George H.W. Bush was miraculously rescued. What happened to the other eight remained a secret for almost 60 years. After the war the American and Japanese governments conspired to cover up the shocking truth and not even the families of the airmen were informed of what happened to their sons. Their fate remained a mystery until now. FLYBOYS is a tale of courage and daring of war and death of men and hope It will make you proud and it will break your heart.
September 14, 2004 by Back Bay Books
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