Silent Wings: The Saga of the U.S. Army and Marine Combat Glider Pilots During World War II

by Gerard M. Devlin

Book Overview

The Sage of the U.S. Army and Marine Combat Glider Pilots During World War II This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312724608
• ISBN13: 9780312724603
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A great account of US glider forces in WW II.

Mr. Devlin's "Silent Wings" is a great account of the US Army's glider forces during World War Two. It is well researched and well written. It contains a lot of historical information about the early days of the Army's glider training program and the problems of designing and building combat gliders in the United States. The book contains detailed information about the many airborne and glider operations during the war. Of special interest is the descriptions of operations in Burma and the Phillipines. Mr. Devlin has skillfull included many first hand accounts into his book. The accounts give insight into the problems and luck that accompany the airborne soldier into battle. The book contains many photographs and specifications on the various glider designs used by the US Army. Although not as detailed as "History of the World's Glider Forces" by Alan Wood "Silent Wings" it is solidly researched and easy to read. Well written and researched, "Silent Wings" rates and airborne "Hoo-ah!!"