Excerpt from Go, Get 'Em!
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Excerpt from Go, Get 'Em!: The True Adventures of an American Aviator of the Lafayette Flying Corps Who Was the Only Yankee Flyer Fighting Over General Pershing's Boys of the Rainbow Division in Lorraine, When They First Went "Over the Top"
IT was a drowsy, peaceful day in early May. War seemed remote, an evil unreality. Lured from my writing by the insistent call of Spring, I left my desk and strolled instinctively toward Boston's breathing space, the Common Of historic memo ries, whose easterly mall, honored in bearing the name of Lafayette, was now lined with a row Of trim green and white cottages dedicated to the com fort of the boys who wear the khaki or the blue. Before the little stage in front Of one I saw gathered a thronging crowd that, from a distance, gave the impression of many drones clustered about the Open ing Of a hive.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of a young American manââ â¢s experiences during World War I. Having been rejected from the US Naval Aviation Service, the author initially enlisted in an American ambulance unit but soon found himself drawn to the excitement and the urgent need for pilots in the Lafayette Flying Corps, a group of American volunteers who fought for France. The book offers a vivid first-hand account of the authorââ â¢s journey from his initial enlistment to his training in France and ultimately, his combat experiences over the trenches of Lorraine. The author paints a detailed picture of the rigorous training regime, the camaraderie among his fellow pilots, and the daily anxieties and stresses of wartime life. He recounts numerous anecdotes, showcasing both the humor and the profound seriousness of his time in the air. Through his narrative, the author illuminates the perilous nature of aerial warfare during this era, highlighting the courage and skill required to fly and fight against enemy aircraft. This book provides a compelling glimpse into the personal and strategic dynamics of air combat during World War I, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal chapter in military history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331570844_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331570844
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