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- English
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About this book
The daring low level mission to the oil refineries of Ploesti has long been considered as one of the most significant missions of World War Il. The allies were determined to annihilate the very source of the fuel which fed the German war machine. In Out of the Desert, a distinguished veteran of the 98th Bomb Group, John Blundell, provides not only an insider's point of view on the mission, but also compelling photos of the heroes and hardships faced by America's Force for Freedom"" -- the 98th Bomb Group. ""
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Chapter One: The Long Trip 32 Days on a Troop Ship
- Chapter Two: Getting It All together Men and Equipment form a Strong Force
- Chapter Three: Palestine: The Land & The People Understanding the Land they Love
- Chapter Four: Egypt: Land of Intrigue Old Traditions that Contrast with the New
- Chapter Five: North Africa: Perils & Victory Desert Warfare; the Struggle to Survive
- Chapter Six: Ploesti: Planning & Performance The most Daring Bomber Attack of WW II
- Chapter Seven: Cairo: A City Revisited A Dream Realized
- Chapter Eight: Italy: Civilization at Last It is good to be Part of the Human Race
- Chapter Nine: USA: Home Again A Royal Welcome Back Home
- Chapter Ten: 98th Campaigns Air Offensive, Awards & Honors
- Chapter Eleven: Combat Crews who participated in Ploesti Mission
- Bibliography