The Jagged Edge of Duty: A Fighter Pilot's World War II by Robert L. Richardson

Description: The Jagged Edge of Duty by Robert L. Richardson Kneppers story is the story-in-microcosm of thousands of American fighter pilots in World War II. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The World War II fighter-pilot storyOn the very first day of the invasion of Sicily, three months into his combat career, Allan Knepper flew his P-38 Lightning fighter in a squadron sent out to sweep the island and interdict German ground targets. Retreating German infantry unexpectedly pounded the American flyers. Knepper was one of two shot down; he was never found. Kneppers story is the story-in-microcosm of thousands of American fighter pilots in World War II. Richardson recounts Kneppers experiences from training through combat and uses them to discuss the aircraft, tactics and doctrine, training, base life, and aerial combat of the war. This is the intimate account of one pilot at war, but also the anatomy of the fighter-pilot experience in World War II. Author Biography Robert Richardson lives in Spokane, Washington. This is his first book. Long Description On the very first day of the invasion of Sicily, three months into his combat career, Allan Knepper flew his P-38 Lightning fighter in a squadron sent out to sweep the island and interdict German ground targets. Retreating German infantry unexpectedly pounded the American flyers. Knepper was one of two shot down; he was never found. Kneppers story is the story-in-microcosm of thousands of American fighter pilots in World War II. Richardson recounts Kneppers experiences from training through combat and uses them to discuss the aircraft, tactics and doctrine, training, base life, and aerial combat of the war. This is the intimate account of one pilot at war, but also the anatomy of the fighter-pilot experience in World War II. Details ISBN0811739600 Pages 408 Publisher Stackpole Books ISBN-10 0811739600 ISBN-13 9780811739603 Format Paperback Imprint Stackpole Books Subtitle A Fighter Pilots World War II Place of Publication Mechanicsburg DEWEY 940.544973092 Short Title The Jagged Edge of Duty Language English Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-01-28 UK Release Date 2021-01-28 Alternative 9780811718424 AU Release Date 2021-03-29 Author Robert L. Richardson Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-09-15 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs Audience General US Release Date 2020-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137145255;

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