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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Air World, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Editore: Air World, 2021

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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Black Rose Writing, 2017

    1612968899 / 9781612968896

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    Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.Better World Books

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    Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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    Editore: Air World, 2021

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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Casemate, 2019

    1612006965 / 9781612006963

    Serie: Libro 10 di 72 - Casemate Illustrated

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    Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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    Editore: Casemate, 2019

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    Serie: Libro 10 di 72 - Casemate Illustrated

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    Condizione: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Casemate, 2019

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Casemate, 2019

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    Condizione: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, GB, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Hardback. Condizione: New. This is the story of an American C-47 'Dakota' pilot who earned three Air Medals, sevenBattle Stars and flew twenty-seven combat missions during the Second World War. As ayoung U.S. pilot, Harry Watson, arrived in Britain as the Battle of Normandy was reachingits crescendo. Thrown immediately into the fray, Harry, along with more than 200 aircraft,set off to carry supplies to the troops fighting in France. But with visibility reduced to zero,the aircraft were ordered to turn back - all did except Harry, who successfully delivered hislife-saving cargo of blood and US Army nurses.Harry continued to take risks, which resulted in many hair-raising episodes. This includedalmost being caught on the ground, while on an urgent fuel resupply mission for a platoonof General Patton's tanks, by a German Mk.IV panzer and a battalion of supportinginfantry.He flew throughout Operation Market Garden, losing a close friend to German anti-aircraftfire while taking some hits to his own plane. Thereafter he led a flight of five transports ona desperate mission to evacuate a mobile field hospital that was about to be over-run bythe SS. Only four of the planes made it back as they came under direct fire just before theycould take-off with scores of casualties and medical personnel crammed aboard eachDakota.Around midnight, in early April 1945, he was sent on a secret mission to fly to a point nearNuremberg, which was behind enemy lines at the time. It was necessary for him to locatean empty meadow in the dark, land, load a party of US soldiers and their captives, and thentake-off again. He pulled it off. Among those prisoners was Franz von Papen, the man whohad persuaded President Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor of Germany in 1933. VonPapen had been seized at his own home by First Lieutenant Thomas McKinley and hismen from the US 194th Glider Infantry Regiment.Based on his own recollections, as told to the author Marcus Nannini, this is HarryWatson's exciting account of the air war told, unusually, through the words of a transportpilot.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Pen and Sword Books, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Editore: Air World, 2021

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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This is the story of an American C-47 'Dakota' pilot who earned three Air Medals, seven Battle Stars and flew twenty-seven combat missions during the Second World War. As a young U.S. pilot, Harry Watson, arrived in Britain as the Battle of Normandy was reaching its crescendo. Thrown immediately into the fray, Harry, along with more than 200 aircraft, set off to carry supplies to the troops fighting in France. But with visibility reduced to zero, the aircraft were ordered to turn back - all did except Harry, who successfully delivered his life-saving cargo of blood and US Army nurses. Harry continued to take risks, which resulted in many hair-raising episodes. This included almost being caught on the ground, while on an urgent fuel resupply mission for a platoon of General Patton's tanks, by a German Mk.IV panzer and a battalion of supporting infantry. He flew throughout Operation Market Garden, losing a close friend to German anti-aircraft fire while taking some hits to his own plane. Thereafter he led a flight of five transports on a desperate mission to evacuate a mobile field hospital that was about to be over-run by the SS. Only four of the planes made it back as they came under direct fire just before they could take-off with scores of casualties and medical personnel crammed aboard each Dakota. Around midnight, in early April 1945, he was sent on a secret mission to fly to a point near Nuremberg, which was behind enemy lines at the time. It was necessary for him to locate an empty meadow in the dark, land, load a party of US soldiers and their captives, and then take-off again. He pulled it off. Among those prisoners was Franz von Pappen, the man who had persuaded President Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor of Germany in 1933. Von Papen had been seized at his own home by First Lieutenant Thomas McKinley and his men from the US 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. Based on his own recollections, as told to the author Marcus Nanni, this is Harry Watson's exciting account of the air war told, unusually, through the words of a transport pilot. AUTHOR: Marcus A. Nannini i s a life-long history buff with a particular interest in World War II and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He is the author of several highly regarded WWII titles. 75 b/w illustrations The autobiography of C-47 pilot and instructor, First Lieutenant Harry E. Watson, Jr, USAAF. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Pen and Sword Books, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Editore: Air World, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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  • Lingua: Inglese

    Editore: Casemate Publishers, 2019

    1612006965 / 9781612006963

    Serie: Libro 10 di 72 - Casemate Illustrated

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    Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Left for Dead at Nijmegen recalls the larger-than-life experiences of an American paratrooper, Gene Metcalfe, who served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. From his recruitment into the military at Camp Grant to his training with the 501st Paratroop Infantry Regiment at Camp Toccoa, it wasn't until D-Day itself that he first arrived in England to join the 508th PIR. Nannini records Gene's memories of being dropped during Operation Market Garden in Nijmegen, Holland. Gene was listed as KIA and left for dead by his patrol, who presumed the worst when they saw his injuries from a shell explosion. In the climax of the story, Gene is captured by German SS soldiers and, with absolutely no protection, found himself standing before a senior officer, whom Gene recognized as Heinrich Himmler himself, behind enemy lines in a 16th century castle. Gene's subsequent interrogation is fully recounted, from the questioning of his mission to the bizarre appearance of sausages, mustard, marmalade and bread for his "dinner." This would be his last proper meal for eight months. The rest of his story is equally gripping, as he became a POW held outside Munich, being moved between various camps ridden with disease and a severely undernourished population. Eventually, after making an escape attempt and being captured within sight of the snow-capped Swiss mountains, his camp was liberated by American troops in April 1945. Gene's story is both remarkable for his highly unusual encounter, and his subsequent experiences. AUTHOR: Marcus Nannini was a reporter during his undergraduate years and worked as a research assistant for journalism professor and published author Richard Stocks Carlson. Nannini is a history buff with a particular interest in WWII. He has researched the background of this story and carried out many interviews over several years with Gene Metcalfe, the subject of this book. Nannini has also written a highly praised work of historical fiction, about a crew member of a Japanese midget submarine in the aftermath of Pearl Harbour, Chameleons: An Untold World War II Story (2017). 60 b/w photographs and illustrations The true story of an American paratrooper who had a unique encounter during Operation Market Garden and his experiences as a POW. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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    Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. New, unmarked. Illus., photographs, drawings, maps. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

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    Editore: Air World, 2021

    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 211 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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    Condizione: New. In English.

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    Editore: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2021

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    Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 211 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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    Editore: Casemate Publishers, US, 2019

    1612006965 / 9781612006963

    Serie: Libro 10 di 72 - Casemate Illustrated

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    Hardback. Condizione: New. Left for Dead at Nijmegen recalls the larger-than-life experiences of an American paratrooper, Gene Metcalfe, who served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. From his recruitment into the military at Camp Grant to his training with the 501st Paratroop Infantry Regiment at Camp Toccoa, it wasn't until D-Day itself that he first arrived in England to join the 508th PIR. Nannini records Gene's memories of being dropped during Operation Market Garden in Nijmegen, Holland. Gene was listed as KIA and left for dead by his patrol, who presumed the worst when they saw his injuries from a shell explosion. In the climax of the story, Gene is captured by German SS soldiers and, with absolutely no protection, found himself standing before a senior officer, whom Gene recognized as Heinrich Himmler himself, behind enemy lines in a 16th century castle. Gene's subsequent interrogation is fully recounted, from the questioning of his mission to the bizarre appearance of sausages, mustard, marmalade and bread for his "dinner." This would be his last proper meal for eight months. The rest of his story is equally gripping, as he became a POW held outside Munich, being moved between various camps ridden with disease and a severely undernourished population. Eventually, after making an escape attempt and being captured within sight of the snow-capped Swiss mountains, his camp was liberated by American troops in April 1945. Gene's story is both remarkable for his highly unusual encounter, and his subsequent experiences.

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    1526792737 / 9781526792730

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    Hardback. Condizione: New. Left for Dead at Nijmegen recalls the larger-than-life experiences of an American paratrooper, Gene Metcalfe, who served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. From his recruitment into the military at Camp Grant to his training with the 501st Paratroop Infantry Regiment at Camp Toccoa, it wasn't until D-Day itself that he first arrived in England to join the 508th PIR. Nannini records Gene's memories of being dropped during Operation Market Garden in Nijmegen, Holland. Gene was listed as KIA and left for dead by his patrol, who presumed the worst when they saw his injuries from a shell explosion. In the climax of the story, Gene is captured by German SS soldiers and, with absolutely no protection, found himself standing before a senior officer, whom Gene recognized as Heinrich Himmler himself, behind enemy lines in a 16th century castle. Gene's subsequent interrogation is fully recounted, from the questioning of his mission to the bizarre appearance of sausages, mustard, marmalade and bread for his "dinner." This would be his last proper meal for eight months. The rest of his story is equally gripping, as he became a POW held outside Munich, being moved between various camps ridden with disease and a severely undernourished population. Eventually, after making an escape attempt and being captured within sight of the snow-capped Swiss mountains, his camp was liberated by American troops in April 1945. Gene's story is both remarkable for his highly unusual encounter, and his subsequent experiences.

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    hardcover. Condizione: New.

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    Condizione: New. 2019. Hardcover. . . . . .

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    Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This is the story of an American C-47 'Dakota' pilot who earned three Air Medals, seven Battle Stars and flew twenty-seven combat missions during the Second World War. As a young U.S. pilot, Harry Watson, arrived in Britain as the Battle of Normandy was reaching its crescendo. Thrown immediately into the fray, Harry, along with more than 200 aircraft, set off to carry supplies to the troops fighting in France. But with visibility reduced to zero, the aircraft were ordered to turn back - all did except Harry, who successfully delivered his life-saving cargo of blood and US Army nurses. Harry continued to take risks, which resulted in many hair-raising episodes. This included almost being caught on the ground, while on an urgent fuel resupply mission for a platoon of General Patton's tanks, by a German Mk.IV panzer and a battalion of supporting infantry. He flew throughout Operation Market Garden, losing a close friend to German anti-aircraft fire while taking some hits to his own plane. Thereafter he led a flight of five transports on a desperate mission to evacuate a mobile field hospital that was about to be over-run by the SS. Only four of the planes made it back as they came under direct fire just before they could take-off with scores of casualties and medical personnel crammed aboard each Dakota. Around midnight, in early April 1945, he was sent on a secret mission to fly to a point near Nuremberg, which was behind enemy lines at the time. It was necessary for him to locate an empty meadow in the dark, land, load a party of US soldiers and their captives, and then take-off again. He pulled it off. Among those prisoners was Franz von Pappen, the man who had persuaded President Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor of Germany in 1933. Von Papen had been seized at his own home by First Lieutenant Thomas McKinley and his men from the US 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. Based on his own recollections, as told to the author Marcus Nanni, this is Harry Watson's exciting account of the air war told, unusually, through the words of a transport pilot. AUTHOR: Marcus A. Nannini i s a life-long history buff with a particular interest in World War II and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He is the author of several highly regarded WWII titles. 75 b/w illustrations The autobiography of C-47 pilot and instructor, First Lieutenant Harry E. Watson, Jr, USAAF. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.