Martin Caidin was a prolific author whose works often centered on the adventures of pilots and astronauts. Many of his books were notable for their realistic predictions of futuristic technology, which later proved remarkably accurate. Beyond speculative novels that inspired film adaptations and were seen as foreshadowing real events, he also authored non-fiction works on science, aviation, and warfare.
The narrative unveils the remarkable true story of a unique American warplane that served in every operational theater during World War II, from Pearl Harbor to Alaska and North Africa to Northern Europe. This account, crafted by a leading military aviation historian, highlights the plane's pivotal role and the broader context of its missions throughout the war, showcasing its significance in American military history.
Focusing on the valor of the U.S. 56th Fighter Group, this narrative chronicles their remarkable achievement of downing over 1,000 Nazi aircraft during World War II. It delves into the experiences of the pilots, their strategic missions, and the intense aerial battles they faced. The book highlights the camaraderie and bravery of these aviators, showcasing their critical role in the air war and the impact of their contributions on the outcome of the conflict.
The narrative centers on the intense bombing raid conducted by the United States Air Force on October 14, 1943, targeting Nazi Germany's crucial industrial center. A fleet of 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses, supported by agile P-47 Thunderbolts, faced fierce opposition from German fighters, including Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs, as they aimed to disrupt the enemy's ball-bearing production in Schweinfurt. The account captures the bravery and strategic significance of this pivotal military operation during World War II.
On Thursday, October 14, 1943, two hundred and ninety one B-17 Flying Fortresses set out for a strategic bombing raid on the factories in Schweinfurt.Sixty of those planes never returned and six hundred and fifty men were lost during the course of that mission.It was the greatest failure that the United States Air Force had ever suffered and became known as "Black Thursday".Martin Caidin's Black Thursday: The Story of the Schweinfurt Raid is a brilliant account of that day that should never be forgotten.This book uncovers in thrilling detail the build-up to that fateful raid as the ground crew prepare the aircraft and the aviators are briefed on their mission ahead.By consulting with first-hand accounts and interviewing survivors Caidin's book takes the reader to the heart of the action as the planes burst into battle in the skies above Western Europe."It is documented in the same careful kind of research which makes the whole book so successful. Excellent!" Kirkus ReviewsMartin Caidin was an American author and an authority on aeronautics and aviation. Caidin was an airplane pilot as well, and bought and restored a 1936 Junkers Ju 52 airplane. His book Black Thursday was first published in 1960. He passed away in 1997.
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