A Fortress and A Legacy
A Fortress and a Legacy combines stunning historical accuracy with the pathos of a family torn by war. An exchange of letters between Knoxville native and B-17 bombardier Bud Perrin and his bride, a former Miss America contestant, gives this story heart and soul.
The book captivates readers with its portrayal of the cross-current of personal relationships set against the background of enlistment, training, and execution of bombing missions over continental Europe.
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The B-17 Bomber
“Only those are fit to live, who are not afraid of dying.” -Gen. Douglas MacArthur The B-17 Bombers are some of our bravest soldiers. Operating a bomber plane is very complicated and risky even just during takeoff. Who can ever forget the tragedy of the first B-17 bomber plane crashing upon takeoff in 1935? The…
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The Road From Sagan
Historians have always walked figuratively in others’ footsteps, but for the sons and daughters of prisoners of war of Stalag Luft III, they recently had the chance to literally walk in very meaningful historic footsteps. In 2009, the self-proclaimed “Krieige Kids,” now all in their fifties and sixties, marched to honor the loved ones of whom they were so proud. [ReviewAZON name=”walton” id=”36″ display=”multiinlineasins” asins=”1425974864″ trackingid=”worwar2col0e-20″ country=”us” width=”100%” float=”left” displaytype=”list” count=”10″]
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Coming Home to Georgia
“I’m driving down the highway, checking the signs Saying 20 miles away from the Georgia state line Check it to the left, pass it on the right Gonna make it home it if takes all night I’m coming home, I’m coming home again I’m coming home, I’m coming home again I’m coming home, I’m coming…
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