In his fifth book in The Ultimate Look series; Dr. Wolf again brings the same degree of meticulous research to describe this unappreciated and misunderstood B-26 medium bomber. This massive; comprehensive volume is the first to give the reader a definitive description of this neglected bomber; its development; testing; and manufacture. The role of the enigmatic aviation icon Glenn L. Martin is described in the development of the American aviation industry and the Marauder. The author made extensive use of the massive document and photo collections of the Marauder Archives at Akron and Tucson; and the Air Force collection at the NMUSAF. Martin Company design and production information and flight and test evaluations; along with original Company Flight; Parts; and Maintenance Manuals; and rare archival microfilm of original material were also used. The author was given unprecedented access to the family records of B-26 designer Peyton Magruder. The text is complemented by archival photos and drawings; and new color photos of the Marauders at the NMUSAF; Fantasy of Flight; and MAPS Museum.
#1361510 in Books Schiffer Publishing; Ltd. 2004-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.37 x .79 x 6.26l; 1.10 #File Name: 0764309722152 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy JennyHas some great information if your family is from Bryan County; Ga. A must for a genealogy library.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Civil War letters; memoirsBy A Customer"In the Saddle" is an interesting blend of letters; diary excerpts and reminiscences of a Confederate cavalry unit - the 5th Georgia Cavalry. The book is informative and well documented; although it has -- even though the author admits it -- a pro-southern bias. The most enthralling part of the book is its coverage of the constant battling and skirmishing of the 5th Georgia and the Confederate cavalry with the hugh Union army under Gen. William T. Sherman as he cuts and burns his way through Georgia and the Carolinas. Though out numbered; the Rebel troopers are superior to their Union cavalry counterparts. Not until after Atlanta falls and the breadbasket of the Confederacy is spent does the Federal cavalry compare to the Confederate horsemen. By then; however; the Rebel army is ragged; hungry and ill equipped -- often out numbered three; four or five to one. It is amazing that they accomplished what they did. In all the book is an enjoyable read -- even for a Yankee! I also saw this book when I was traveling in Germany... seems in Europe some people enjoy studying American history...7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A Must ReadBy David LittleI picked this up recently for several reasons. I am researching my own Confederate cavalry ancestors and was interested in the author's approach of using first person accounts to tell this unit's story. The author states in the Introduction that this book should not be considered a full history of the unit but as "a primer." He accomplishes this perfectly. Through his use of letters; I was able to "see" through the eyes of the brave men of the 5th GA Cavalry. I now feel even closer to my ancestors who fought on both sides of the War Between the States. This work should be read by anyone seeking to better understand what it was like to ride "in the saddle" for extended periods and under situations that would try the bravest soul. I found his chapter on the Union prison camp; Camp Chase Ohio; especially poignant.
