Yeah, it exists, you just don't experience it every day.
@rnjennison wrote a blog post few months back about one such event.
His post was just a link to an audio clip, about 12 minutes long.
It is his description that caught my attention:
"A new nonfiction book by Stephen Frater unearths a twisting tale about a B-17 bomber pilot of German descent who flew for the U.S. in World War II, the co-pilot under secret orders from the FBI to kill him, and the lasting friendship they shared despite all the intrigue. Frater spoke with AVweb's Mary Grady about how he tracked down the story."
Click here to hear the
to hear audio podcast.
I showed the podcast to my dad and to my brother, because we like to hear about stories like these - shortly after I read the post and they liked the podcast but wanted to know more about this event that took place so long ago.
My birthday was almost a month ago, and my dad bought me this book.
Well, the book is very interesting, but if you are expecting a James Bond kinda book, I won't suggest this book to read. But, if you are a history junkie you will love this book. If you are interested in untold stories that are being told for the first time - you will love this book. This is the type of book that will bring tears to men's eyes.
The book is an actual history account, a document that documents a lot of events that happened while bombardment of Nazis was taking place.
You will hear tragic and sad stories, and you will also hear those of bravery and patriotism as well as those of friendship and brotherhood.
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Sounds like a good book to read.
And kinda reminds me of http://www.thesundaily.my/news/464605
@RestlessButterfly - I liked it a lot. It's filled with statistics as well as stories, and the end of the book lists all the references and material used to gather all the facts that are represented in the book.
@RestlessButterfly - I hope to see that documentary when it comes out. It sounds like something Milos, dad and I would like to know more about.
I wrote down the name of the book. I tell you, for Veterans Day, my son's school had all these old WWII vets tell their stories. It was incredibly intriguing. Thanks for the heads up on the book.
@Kellsbella - That's so cool that they did that. You should thank to @rnjennison though - he's the one I heard from about the book.
@KnightInCROATIANarmor - I'll swing on by....I am a professional stalker, after all.
Interesting
@xdeelynnx - It sure is.
I am not a reader for some reason--never was. My reading is minimal.
I envy you and others that do that.
frank
Kurt Vonnegut had a somewhat autobiographical work about his life where he was a POW in Dresden while the Allies were fire bombing the city. That was so chilling to read. Also there's the movie about bombers called Memphis Belle. I really enjoyed that movie.
When I was in college I had a course that covered WWII and one day the professor brought in some local vets. One guy was among a patrol squad that first found a death camp. I can't remember which camp but all those years later he still teared up at the thought of seeing all those people. Then the other guy was a German soldier who was a POW and was brought to America and he just stayed here. His stories were quite interesting as well.
@ANVRSADDAY - Thanks for sharing that Frank. Maybe a movie review will be a better read for future? Let me know and I'll find something good.
@godfatherofgreenbay - I saw Memphis Belle twice, and it's also mentioned in this book as well. It is also terrifying, when you think about it, what these young people went through in such an early stage of their lives. Hearing stories of the soldiers and civilians who lived during this period of time sends chills up and down my spine every time I hear one of them. Not sure how to call it, but every time I hear one of these stories, or read about them, or see a movie - I can't help but to think about it as if it all happened yesterday, because in so many ways that period of time shaped the world and all the people who lived then and kinda helped make the world what it is today. I'm not sure how else to say that, I hope it's not confusing.
Looks interesting! I love books, and this looks like one my husband (the history buff - ESPECIALLY war history) will LOVE!
The forgotten, true heroic stories, the ones nobody knows about except for those who endured the hell they went through, are often the most interesting to read about.
@mtngirlsouth - He most certainly will. Thanks for stopping by :)
@armnatmom - Yeah, or to see them in the video format in form of a movie.
Glad you liked that book. I still haven't finished it, myself, but like you said there are parts that bring tears to men's eyes.
That war was rife with some really horrible, dehumanizing events -- but it was OUR war. I mean everybody in the world participated, and for the only time in memory.
I'll have to keep that title in mind for my library. (I work in one!) Sounds like a good read.
@rnjennison - Thanks for recommending it :) It was a great read.
@we_deny_everything - Yes, the only time in memory. And I hope the last.
@LastStopCrazyTown - Thanks for stopping by.
We are here today because of those brave and amazing people.
@FearlessButterfly - Yes, we are. Although, I don't think those people would call themselves amazing. They were just normal men who did some scary and terrible things, and they wished they never had to do it and that things like this won't ever happen again. I hope their dreams come true, and things like this stop happening.