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Foss U.S.M.C Colonel Joseph "Joe" |
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JOE FOSS, FLYING MARINE - The Story Of His Flying Circus As Told To Walter Simmons [Illustrated Edition] |
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San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (148 pages) |
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Fighter pilots - United States |
Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943 |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- CHAPTER I -- CHAPTER II -- CHAPTER III -- CHAPTER IV -- CHAPTER V -- CHAPTER VI -- CHAPTER VII -- CHAPTER VIII -- CHAPTER IX -- CHAPTER X -- CHAPTER XI -- CHAPTER XII -- CHAPTER XIII -- CHAPTER XIV -- CHAPTER XV -- CHAPTER XVI -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The book 'Joe Foss, Flying Marine' is a memoir of Joe Foss, a distinguished World War II fighter pilot who recounts his experiences in the Southwest Pacific. Over sixty-three days, Foss shot down twenty-six enemy aircraft, matching the record of ace pilot Eddie Rickenbacker. This narrative details his journey from a farm boy with a passion for flying to a decorated Marine lieutenant. The memoir includes anecdotes from his childhood in South Dakota, his entry into the military, and his extraordinary combat missions. Foss's story is one of courage, luck, and tactical brilliance. The book is aimed at military history enthusiasts and provides insights into the personal and professional life of one of America's aviation legends. |
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