With General Chennault: The Story Of The Flying Tigers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164499442)

With General Chennault: The Story of the Flying Tigers is a non-fiction book written by Robert B. Hotz. The book is a detailed account of the American Volunteer Group (AVG), also known as the Flying Tigers, who fought against the Japanese during World War II. The book focuses on the life of General Claire Lee Chennault, who led the Flying Tigers during the war.The book starts with the formation of the AVG in 1941 and follows their journey through the war. It describes the challenges faced by the Flying Tigers, including the lack of resources, the harsh weather conditions, and the superior Japanese air force. The book also explores the personal lives of the pilots and their relationships with each other.The author uses primary sources such as interviews with surviving members of the Flying Tigers, Chennault's personal papers, and official military records to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the events. The book also includes photographs and maps to help readers visualize the story.With General Chennault: The Story of the Flying Tigers is a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Flying Tigers and General Chennault. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history, aviation, and military leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert B. Hotz
ISBN-10: 1164499440
ISBN-13: 9781164499442
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d