Relying heavily upon visuals; Battle Colors fills a long standing void in the annals of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. This volume focuses on all forty-eight Bomb Groups comprising the Eighth and features color illustrations depicting the evolution of all fuselage; wing and tail markings assigned to the individual units. Details concerning the proper size; placement; color and configuration of all tactical markings of U.S. Bomber Command are addressed. Group and squadron combat insignia as well as airfield location maps for each unit are also depicted. All bombardment units incorporated within the Eighth are indexed and easily cross-referenced by squadron; group; wing and division assignments. Additionally; all major components comprising the Eighth have been organized into quick reference organizational flow charts that show the actual order-of-battle for the "Mighty Eighth." This book is an invaluable tool for anyone with an interest in the history of the U.S. Eighth Air Force in World War II.
#2239225 in Books Stephens John Richard 2014-06-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 6.00 x 1.00l; 1.05 #File Name: 0762791500368 pagesGold Firsthand Accounts from the Rush That Made the West
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting accounts from the Forty-NinersBy Robert PeecherI bought this book for research. It wasn't really a book I would sit down and read cover to cover for pure enjoyment; but I found the information contained in it to be extremely helpful to me.If you have an interest in the California Gold Rush; some of these first-hand accounts are hard to find in other locations and are really very interesting.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. His excellent narrative adds interesting background information which brings the stories ...By gloria manningJohn Stephens has really caught the life and times of the gold rush through the words of actual participants. His excellent narrative adds interesting background information which brings the stories alive. A must read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of life in the gold rush era.
