Aces high : the heroic saga of the two top-scoring American aces of World War II
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New York : Berkley Caliber, 2009.
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Book
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1st ed.
ISBN
9780425219546, 9780425232309, 0425219542
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xi, 348 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
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Published
New York : Berkley Caliber, 2009.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780425219546, 9780425232309, 0425219542

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-324) and index.
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"Capturing the hearts of a beleaguered nation, the fighter pilots of World War II engaged in a kind of battle that became the stuff of legend--and those who survived showdowns earned the right to be called aces. But two men in particular rose to become something more. They became icons of aerial combat, in a heroic rivalry that inspired a weary nation to fight on. Richard 'Dick' Bong was the bashful, pink-faced farm boy from the Midwest. Thomas 'Tommy' McGuire was the wise-cracking, fast-talking kid from New Jersey. What they shared was an unparalleled gallantry under fire which earned them each the Medal of Honor. What separated them was a closely watched rivalry to see who would emerge as the top-scoring American ace of the war. What they left behind is a legacy and a record of aerial victories that has yet to be surpassed anywhere in the world."--From publisher description.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Yenne, B. (2009). Aces high: the heroic saga of the two top-scoring American aces of World War II . Berkley Caliber.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Yenne, Bill, 1949-. 2009. Aces High: The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-scoring American Aces of World War II. Berkley Caliber.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Yenne, Bill, 1949-. Aces High: The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-scoring American Aces of World War II Berkley Caliber, 2009.

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Yenne, Bill. Aces High: The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-scoring American Aces of World War II Berkley Caliber, 2009.

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