Journey to the Horizon: Escape and Evasion during World War II
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In an everchanging world that at times seems determined to forget and even repeat its tragic history, Hans Onderwater's World War 2 military history book is a must for history enthusiasts who want to enjoy a captivating story about this bloody conflagration that re-shaped and virtually determined the world we live in today.
Journey To The Horizon is a nonfiction book that goes beyond the classic concept of descriptive history books we most often encounter when addressing this topic. It tells the story of 3 fighter pilots and 2 Lancaster crews, 5 allied pilots who were shut down by the Germans. Carefully researched and based on verified sources, this World War 2 book gathers its information from valuable family possessions, including original letters, German documents or fake ID cards, weaving together a beautiful and real story that shows the horrors of war, captivity, running, German concentration camps and survival.
In its 272 pages, this military aircraft book includes 600 images and illustrations, maps, documents and letters that exhaustively cover each character's story, captivating the reader from the very first paragraphs. A wonderful gift idea for history and WW2 aficionados, Journey To The Horizon covers sensitive topics and actual front experiences that commemorate our war heroes in a thoughtful way, doing justice to their ultimate sacrifice.
Why Is This WWII History Book A Must In Your Collection?
Premium quality hardcover edition great for gift giving;
Excellent choice for novices and connoisseurs;
272 pages with over 600 images;
Incredible TRUE story of American pilot Don Willis, an American hero who fought for 4 different countries in WW2;
Honors our heroes and PoW, their sacrifice.
This military book is a great way of discovering new stories and real-life characters that actively helped shape our history
Journey To The Horizon is a nonfiction book that goes beyond the classic concept of descriptive history books we most often encounter when addressing this topic. It tells the story of 3 fighter pilots and 2 Lancaster crews, 5 allied pilots who were shut down by the Germans. Carefully researched and based on verified sources, this World War 2 book gathers its information from valuable family possessions, including original letters, German documents or fake ID cards, weaving together a beautiful and real story that shows the horrors of war, captivity, running, German concentration camps and survival.
In its 272 pages, this military aircraft book includes 600 images and illustrations, maps, documents and letters that exhaustively cover each character's story, captivating the reader from the very first paragraphs. A wonderful gift idea for history and WW2 aficionados, Journey To The Horizon covers sensitive topics and actual front experiences that commemorate our war heroes in a thoughtful way, doing justice to their ultimate sacrifice.
Why Is This WWII History Book A Must In Your Collection?
Premium quality hardcover edition great for gift giving;
Excellent choice for novices and connoisseurs;
272 pages with over 600 images;
Incredible TRUE story of American pilot Don Willis, an American hero who fought for 4 different countries in WW2;
Honors our heroes and PoW, their sacrifice.
This military book is a great way of discovering new stories and real-life characters that actively helped shape our history
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9083086011
ISBN13:9789083086019
Release Date:February 2022
Publisher:Nedvision
Length:274 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"
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