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Author: Bob Korkuc Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 0806185848 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 273
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To all appearances, Anthony “Tony” Korkuc was just another casualty of World War II. A gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, Korkuc was lost on a bombing mission over Germany, and his family believed that his body had never been recovered. But when they learned in 1995 that Tony was actually buried at Arlington National Cemetery, his nephew Bob Korkuc set out on a seven-year quest to learn the true fate of an uncle he never knew. Finding a Fallen Hero is a compelling story that blends a wartime drama with a primer on specialized research. Author Bob Korkuc initially set out to learn how his Uncle Tony came to rest at Arlington. In the process, he also unraveled the mystery of what occurred over the skies of Germany half a century ago. Korkuc dug up military documents and private letters and interviewed people in both the United States and Germany. He tracked down surviving crewmembers and even found the brother of the Luftwaffe pilot who downed the B-17. Dozens of photographs help readers envision both Tony Korkuc’s fateful flight and his nephew’s dogged search for the truth. A gripping chronicle of exhaustive research, Finding a Fallen Hero will strike a chord with any reader who has lost a family member to war. And it will inspire others to satisfy their own unanswered questions.
Author: Bob Korkuc Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 0806185848 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 273
Book Description
To all appearances, Anthony “Tony” Korkuc was just another casualty of World War II. A gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress, Korkuc was lost on a bombing mission over Germany, and his family believed that his body had never been recovered. But when they learned in 1995 that Tony was actually buried at Arlington National Cemetery, his nephew Bob Korkuc set out on a seven-year quest to learn the true fate of an uncle he never knew. Finding a Fallen Hero is a compelling story that blends a wartime drama with a primer on specialized research. Author Bob Korkuc initially set out to learn how his Uncle Tony came to rest at Arlington. In the process, he also unraveled the mystery of what occurred over the skies of Germany half a century ago. Korkuc dug up military documents and private letters and interviewed people in both the United States and Germany. He tracked down surviving crewmembers and even found the brother of the Luftwaffe pilot who downed the B-17. Dozens of photographs help readers envision both Tony Korkuc’s fateful flight and his nephew’s dogged search for the truth. A gripping chronicle of exhaustive research, Finding a Fallen Hero will strike a chord with any reader who has lost a family member to war. And it will inspire others to satisfy their own unanswered questions.
Author: Sara A. Noe Publisher: ISBN: 9781732599819 Category : Languages : en Pages : 456
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Cato is the only true half-human, half-ghost hybrid in existence. He's powerful and unique with two divine powers instead of one. The United States government believes he is the key to developing a devastating weapon that will give humankind an advantage when war inevitably erupts between the Human Realm and Avilésor, the Ghost Realm. After being an unwilling test subject in Project Alpha for two years, Cato and the rest of his "lab-family" survive a transport accident to find themselves stranded and powerless in the middle of the wilderness. Hunted every step of the way by ghostly Shadow Guards with supernatural abilities and human Agents desperate to recapture their prisoners, the eight young fugitives are drawn to Cato's hometown where the Rip between Realms connects the worlds. Cato wants nothing to do with his past, but as his enemies close in, he realizes he's willing to do anything to protect his lab-family . . .. . . even kidnap the daughter of a ghost hunter and make a dangerous deal to become a mercenary.
Author: Katie Zhao Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1547601981 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 339
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This Chinese mythology-inspired middle-grade fantasy series continues as heroine Faryn Liu embarks on a quest to save her brother and defeat the demons--perfect for fans of the Aru Shah and Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books. Faryn Liu thought she was the Heaven Breaker, a warrior destined to wield the all-powerful spear Fenghuang, command dragons, and defeat demons. But a conniving goddess was manipulating her all along . . . and her beloved younger brother, Alex, has betrayed her and taken over as the Heaven Breaker instead. Alex never forgave the people who treated him and Faryn like outcasts, and now he wants to wipe out both the demons and most of humanity. Determined to prevent a war and bring Alex back to her side, Faryn and her half-dragon friend Ren join the New Order, a group of warriors based out of Manhattan's Chinatown. She learns that one weapon can stand against Fenghuang--the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Only problem? It belongs to an infamous trickster, the Monkey King. Faryn sets off on a daring quest to convince the Monkey King to join forces with her, one that will take her to new places--including Diyu, otherwise known as the underworld--where she'll run into new dangers and more than one familiar face. Can she complete her mission and save the brother she loves, no matter the cost? This richly woven middle-grade fantasy series, full of humor, magic, and heart, will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.
Author: Sharon Walsh Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD) ISBN: 1784309583 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 339
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War, trauma, destruction, death. Personal conflict and a love under threat from adversity and fate. Can they survive? Can their love? US Marine Staff Sergeant Joe Anderson is home after having been missing for many months, a shell of the man he once was—tormented by guilt, consumed by rage and with a terrible hunger for revenge. Corporal Katie Anderson nee Walker finds out how far she will go to help the man she loves. Is she willing to put her life on the line to stop Joe from his continuous journey toward mental destruction? Does she have the strength and the commitment? Does she love him enough? On a military base in Afghanistan, Katie finds Joe and realizes that she has bitten off more than she can chew. Life in a combat zone is already tough. The Taliban have stepped up their attacks. There is no room for complacency, loss of focus or personal life issues. But are there worse things than the enemy lining her up in their sights to kill her? Can Joe find peace or will he die trying? Can Katie find the tenacity to bring Joe back to his senses, convince him that revenge will only get him killed? Is Katie's love strong enough to overcome Joe's hate, rage, guilt and his unwavering obsession with retribution or will fate step in to destroy them before they can move toward healing Joe and healing themselves? Reader advisory: This book contains scenes of violence and strong language and detailed accounts of battle injuries.
Author: Kenneth Floyd Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595280870 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 224
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Todd Wilson, possibly the greatest athlete ever to play major league baseball, had everything he could ever want. Endless reservoirs of money and fame, along with the highest accolades and awards, were his for the taking. And, he had only just begun to tap his phenomenal talents. Then, one day, Todd's seemingly perfect world fell apart. As his career began its meteoric rise, Todd Wilson suddenly vanished amidst a cloud of speculation. Now, eleven years after his disappearance, Todd is destitute, surviving on hand-outs. He manages to avoid the demons of his past until a chance meeting with an old friend puts him back into the national spotlight. Todd struggles to emerge from the shadows while old enemies hunt for the man who betrayed them years earlier. As his dangerous past closes in around him, Todd must decide whether to fade back into obscurity or to make a final stand.
Author: Lorhainne Eckhart Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781494755812 Category : Languages : en Pages : 202
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-Another great book in this series and by this author. I am going to start reading The Awakening right after I am done with this review; I cannot wait! - Paula -When life deals an innocent a bad hand it isn't' surprising when they want revenge. This story handles the situation in a simple fashion. Turning anger and distrust into love. Well written, and a story which leaves you wanting to read more about this family. - Voracious Reader -Deals with some social issues but never strays from taking a chance on love and over- coming insurmountable issues and losses to let heroine find and claim true love against all odds.- Billie Miller Fallen Hero (Andy, Jed & Diana) A cowboy who walked away from his family's fortune. A woman who returned for justice. What they didn't expect was to find love.
Author: Ann Chandler Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1326420631 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 188
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ROWLAND'S HUT is a metaphor for belonging, acceptance, togetherness, safety, rescue, security, protection, significance, sanctuary & love. -A refuge for the weak, a shelter for the needy in distress- --To give sanctuary is to bring endangered people into a place of shelter & protection-- --To be sanctified is to be brought under the protection of God-- --Deserts of the heart do exist. Perhaps there are fewer of them than we think. Isn't the Holy Spirit The Comforter in each one?-- (Brother Roger) Through the act of writing, I enter into an aspect of my Rowland's Hut by being productive, bringing all fragmented thoughts together to form a wholeness in purpose and expression. Within its walls, I am safe to examine this expression, allowing it to help heal my inner world, and to project my findings to the world outside. I hope that they will resonate in others, acting as an encouragement and a validation as to who we are before Man, but more importantly, before the God who loves us.
Author: Paul Bingley Publisher: Casemate ISBN: 1612009611 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 433
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"The authors do a good job using the diaries, interviews, and books written by group members to convey a vivid—sometimes too vivid—picture of war at its most elemental." —The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation In February 1942, a reconnaissance party of United States Army Air Force officers arrived in England. Firmly wedded to the doctrine of daylight precision bombing, they believed they could help turn the tide of the war in Europe. In the months that followed, they formed the Eighth Air Force – an organization that grew at an astonishing rate. To accommodate it, almost seventy airfields were hastily built across the eastern counties of England. At the heart of the Eighth Air Force was its bombardment groups, each equipped with scores of heavily armed, four-engine bombers. These Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and Consolidated B-24 Liberators were soon punching through the enemy's defenses to bomb targets vital to its war effort. They were crewed by thousands of young American airmen, most of whom were volunteers. This book tells the story of just one "Bomb Group" – the 381st, which crossed the Atlantic in May 1943. Arriving at RAF Ridgewell on the Essex-Suffolk border, its airmen quickly found themselves thrown into the hazardous and attritional air battle raging in the skies over Europe. The 381st’s path led from its formation in the Texan desert, to its 297th and final bombing mission deep into the heart of Hitler’s Third Reich. This is the remarkable story of one group and the part it played in the strategic bombing campaign of "The Mighty Eighth."
Author: Ted Neill Publisher: Tenebray Press ISBN: 1730959733 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 401
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SILVER MEDAL WINNER - E-Lit Book Awards - 2019 SILVER MEDAL WINNER - Readers Favorite - 2019 WINNER - International Book Awards, American Book Festival - 2019 FINALIST - Silver Falchion Killer Nashville Award - 2019 DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE - Independent Press Awards - 2019 5 STAR REVIEW READERS FAVORITE - 2019 What did it mean to be a hero in 1944? What does it mean today? On the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, these are the questions we ask ourselves as the world faces resurgent nativism, deep social divisions, and rising xenophobia. It’s no exaggeration to say that the gravity of our crises today echoes back to the crossroads of 1944. Finding St. Lo presents us with two distinct voices from the past. The authors are Gordon Cross and Robert Fowler: a medic and sergeant who served in the 134th US Infantry Regiment. In their mobilization, Cross and Fowler witnessed horrific destruction alongside compelling heroism. Their firsthand accounts are joined here by essays by Fowler’s grandson, Ted Neill. Neill explores the scars of war left by his grandfather’s post-traumatic stress and its effects across three generations of family. Through Neill’s reflections, three stories weave into one. The voices of soldiers, family members, and trauma specialists come together in prose that is readable and relatable. The photography of Gordon Cross, published here for the first time, provides an unparalleled window into the scenes of devastation and loss. But Cross also captures the stirrings of recovery and the foundations of a post-war peace that benefited billions—a peace that may endure, if we can be good stewards. Finding St. Lo examines a time in US history that was a crucible for the identity of a generation and the destiny of a nation. These stories and photos demonstrate, without question, that the values of self-sacrifice, community, courage, and compassion that steered a generation in 1944 can still serve us—and save us—today.
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