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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative focuses on the American Volunteer Group, known as the "Flying Tigers," who were dispatched to support Chinese resistance against Japanese forces. Led by Claire Lee Chennault, these brave airmen faced overwhelming odds in aerial combat. The book highlights the harrowing experiences of downed aviators and the extraordinary efforts of Chinese soldiers and civilians who risked everything to rescue them. Through extensive research and personal accounts, it provides a unique perspective on the collaboration between American airmen and their Chinese allies.
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Fallen Tigers, Daniel Jackson
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Fallen Tigers
- Subtitle
- The Fate of America's Missing Airmen in China During World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Jackson
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 310
- ISBN13
- 9780813180809
- Category
- World history, Military
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative focuses on the American Volunteer Group, known as the "Flying Tigers," who were dispatched to support Chinese resistance against Japanese forces. Led by Claire Lee Chennault, these brave airmen faced overwhelming odds in aerial combat. The book highlights the harrowing experiences of downed aviators and the extraordinary efforts of Chinese soldiers and civilians who risked everything to rescue them. Through extensive research and personal accounts, it provides a unique perspective on the collaboration between American airmen and their Chinese allies.