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Title: The Mighty Eighth in WWII : A Memoir by J. Kemp, Brig. Gen., Usafr McLaughlin ISBN: 0-8131-2178-7 Publisher: University Press of Kentucky Pub. Date: September, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00

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Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Truly America's Greatest Generation
Comment: The General's accounts of what young men experienced during the war are awe-inspiring. To think of the sacrifices that were made in the skies above Europe in the early days of the war makes one wonder if today's young Americans could do the same.

For those that are aviation buffs, the book goes into detail about the logistics involved and the archaic and rudementary navigational aides of time and the virtual absense of air traffic control. It is truly a miracle that several hundred bombers could take off and get into formation and proceed to the target by primarily using pyrotechnics.

A must read!

Rating: 2
Summary: Beware!
Comment: J. Kemp, Brig. Gen., USAFR McLaughlin's experiences in WWII were truly epic; however, the lack of detail in his written account and his modesty in revealing his contributions and bravery during the AIR Bombing Campaign over Europe understates and limits the reader's ability to better comprehend the conflict. I would rate this book as "One Star" for older readers, but I think younger readers (7th, 8th and 9th Grade) may find the book a helpful primer. If you are a serious reader of WWII History avoid this book.

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