The race of aces WWII's elite airmen and the epic battle to become the masters of the sky
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[New York] : Hachette Audio, 2020.
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Unabridged.
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Nederland Community Library - BOOK ON CD
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Published
[New York] : Hachette Audio, 2020.
Format
CD
Edition
Unabridged.
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14 audio discs (17 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English

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Read by Brian Troxell.
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"In 1942, America's deadliest fighter pilot, or "ace of aces" -- the legendary Eddie Rickenbacker -- offered a bottle of bourbon to the first U.S. fighter pilot to break his record of twenty-six enemy planes shot down. Seizing on the challenge to motivate his men, General George Kenney promoted what they would come to call the "race of aces" as a way of boosting the spirits of his war-weary command. What developed was a wild three-year sprint for fame and glory, and the chance to be called America's greatest fighter pilot. The story has never been told until now. Based on new research and full of revelations, John Bruning's brilliant, original book tells the story of how five American pilots contended for personal glory in the Pacific while leading Kenney's resurgent air force against the most formidable enemy America ever faced. The pilots -- Richard Bong, Tommy McGuire, Neel Kearby, Charles MacDonald and Gerald Johnson -- riveted the nation as they contended for Rickenbacker's crown. As their scores mounted, they transformed themselves from farm boys and aspiring dentists into artists of the modern dogfight. But as the race reached its climax, some of the pilots began to see how the spotlight warped their sense of duty. They emerged as leaders, beloved by their men as they chose selfless devotion over national accolades."-- Amazon.com.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bruning, J. R., & Troxell, B. (2020). The race of aces: WWII's elite airmen and the epic battle to become the masters of the sky (Unabridged.). Hachette Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bruning, John R and Brian. Troxell. 2020. The Race of Aces: WWII's Elite Airmen and the Epic Battle to Become the Masters of the Sky. Hachette Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bruning, John R and Brian. Troxell. The Race of Aces: WWII's Elite Airmen and the Epic Battle to Become the Masters of the Sky Hachette Audio, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bruning, John R., and Brian Troxell. The Race of Aces: WWII's Elite Airmen and the Epic Battle to Become the Masters of the Sky Unabridged., Hachette Audio, 2020.

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