Imagine massive armadas of bombers of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, a thousand in a single raid, fighting their way through ferocious opposition from German fighter and anti-aircraft guns to bomb the enemy’s heartland.  Their like had never been seen before, and probably will never be seen again.  They played a major role in Germany’s defeat — but paid a high price.

Thousands upon thousands of brave young airmen lost their lives.  Thousands more ended up behind barbed wire as prisoners of war.  Their remarkable courage and determination despite heavy odds drove the Germans from their own skies in time for the D-Day invasion.  Less than a year later, our all-conquering ground troops forced Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending World War II in Europe.

I shall always remember my gallant comrades of the Mighty Eighth.  Their sacrifices must never be forgotten by a grateful nation. That’s why I wrote this book.