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.
WWII Blog Articles
The Ultimate Sacrifice
“You don’t get very far in life without having to be brave an awful lot. Because we all have our frightening moments and difficult trials and we don’t have much of a choice but to get through ‘em, and it takes a lot of bravery to do that. The most important thing about bravery is…
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The Parachute Heroes
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” ― Leonardo da Vinci Soldiers are meant to fight, but the fight does not always have to be in the battle field. There are some soldiers…
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The Flying Soldiers
“Courage, an independent spark from heaven’s bright throne, by which the soul stands raised, triumphant, high, alone.” -Anonymous Soldiers wear different uniforms. They can be fighters, they can be sailors, and they can be pilots. No matter what uniform they wear, one thing is for certain− they come to the battle field to fight and…
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