Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots in WWII China - Bill Yenne 2016 Hardcover-image
Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots in WWII China - Bill Yenne 2016 Hardcover-image
Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots in WWII China - Bill Yenne 2016 Hardcover-image
Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots in WWII China - Bill Yenne 2016 Hardcover-image

Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots in WWII China - Bill Yenne 2016 Hardcover

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Genre: History Dewey Edition: 23 Language: English brand: Penguin Publishing Group Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Reviews: Praise for Big Week "Well-written and fast-paced, this will be compelling to specialists and general readers alike."-- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Aces High "This is the greatest flying story of all time....If there was ever an aviation tale that had all the elements of an old school Hollywood blockbuster, Bill Yenne's Aces High is it."--Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas Item Height: 1.2 in LC Classification Number: DS777.533.A35Y46 ISBN-13: 9780425274194 Item Weight: 20 oz Number of Pages: 368 Pages Intended Audience: Trade Item Width: 6.2 in Item Length: 9.3 in ISBN-10: 0425274195 Synopsis: From the acclaimed author of Hit the Target and Big Week , an in-depth account of the legendary World War II combat group, the Flying Tigers. In 1940, Pearl Harbor had not yet happened, and America was not yet at war with Japan. But China had been trying to stave off Japanese aggression for three years--and was desperate for aircraft and trained combat pilots. General Chiang Kai-shek sent military aviation advisor Claire Chennault to Washington, where President Roosevelt was sympathetic, but knew he could not intervene overtly. Instead, he quietly helped Chennault put together a group of American volunteer pilots. This was how the 1st American Volunteer Group--more commonly known as the Flying Tigers--was born. With the trademark smiling shark jaws on their P-40 fighters, these Army, Navy and Marine pilots became a sensation as they fought for the Chinese. Those who initially doubted them were eventually in awe as they persevered over Rangoon despite being outnumbered 14-1 by Japanese aircraft; as they were described by Madame Chiang Kai-shek as her "little angels" and by a Chinese foreign minister as "the soundest investment China ever made"; and as they ultimately destroyed hundreds of Japanese planes while losing only a dozen of their own in combat. Two of their veterans would later earn the Medal of Honor--and as a group, the Flying Tigers managed to rack up a better record than any other air wing in the Pacific theater. When Tigers Ruled the Sky is a thrilling and triumphant account of their courage and their legacy. Book Title: When Tigers Ruled the Sky : the Flying Tigers: American Outlaw Pilots over China in World War II Format: Hardcover LCCN: 2016-007734 Dewey Decimal: 951.042 gtin13: 9780425274194 Illustrator: Yes Topic: Military / World War II, Asia / General, Military / United States, Military / Aviation Author: Bill Yenne Publication Year: 2016

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  1. This book is a thrilling dive into the daring exploits of the Flying Tigers! Yenne’s vivid storytelling brings their heroic missions to life, blending history with gripping action. A must-read for WWII aviation buffs—packed with fascinating details and heart-pounding moments. Hard to put down!

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