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Aces High: The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-Scoring American Aces of World War II Hardcover - 2009

by Bill Yenne

They were two of the greatestheroes of World War II. Butonly one could be top gun...

Capturing the hearts of a beleaguered nation, thefighter pilots of World War II engaged in a kindof battle that became the stuff of legend-andthose who survived showdowns earned the rightto be called aces. But two men in particular roseto become something more. They became iconsof aerial combat, in a heroic rivalry that inspired aweary nation to fight on.

Richard "Dick" Bong was the bashful, pink-facedfarm boy from the Midwest. Thomas "Tommy"McGuire was the wise-cracking, fast-talkingkid from New Jersey. What they shared was anunparalleled gallantry under fire which earned themeach the Medal of Honor.

What separated them was a closely watched rivalryto see who would emerge as the top-scoringAmerican ace of the war. What they left behind is alegacy and a record of aerial victories that has yet tobe surpassed anywhere in the world.


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They were two of the greatest heroes of World War II. But only one could be top gun...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.

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  • Title Aces High: The Heroic Saga of the Two Top-Scoring American Aces of World War II
  • Author Bill Yenne
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 347
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley Publishing Group, NY
  • Date 2009-02-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780425219546 / 0425219542
  • Weight 1.27 lbs (0.58 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 6.38 x 1.24 in (22.81 x 16.21 x 3.15 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, Fighter pilots - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008047587
  • Dewey Decimal Code B
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