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. Knepper’s story is the story-in-microcosm of thousands of American fighter pilots in World War II.
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The Jagged Edge of Duty: A Fighter Pilot's World War II
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. Knepper’s story is the story-in-microcosm of thousands of American fighter pilots in World War II.
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ISBN-13: | 9780811739603 |
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Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
Publication date: | 09/15/2020 |
Pages: | 408 |
Product dimensions: | 5.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.90(d) |
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