Description
In this wartime chronicle, John Steinbeck captures the extraordinary courage and perilous reality of American bomber crews during World War II, following the lives of men who navigate flak-filled skies and face enemy fighters with unwavering determination. Through vivid narrative and sixty striking black-and-white photographs by renowned photographer Swope, Steinbeck illuminates the complex machinery of the heavy bomber and the intricate coordination required to operate it as a cohesive unit. The book traces the development of this revolutionary flying technology while profiling individual crew members—pilots, bombardiers, gunners, and support personnel—each essential to the mission's success. Steinbeck's unflinching account does not shy away from the terrifying and surreal nature of aerial combat, the deafening roar of anti-aircraft fire, and the devastating losses endured by these brave airmen. A powerful testament to the democratic spirit of a fighting crew, this work stands as both a tribute to those who served and a vivid historical record of one of World War II's most dangerous operations.
Available Editions
paperback
Paragon House
Published Jan 1, 1990
184 pages
ISBN: 9781557783110
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Details
First Published
1942
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bombs Away by John Steinbeck.