Review of B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories of Courage, Honor, Victory

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I like books that describe the second world war. This one seems to be interesting.
Thanks for the engaging review!
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The book offers a remarkable pathway to relive the World War II through the perspective of the soldiers. It builds the historic materials of the war and enriches extant knowledge.
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I am terribly sorry, but while usually I love to read or watch stories based on real historical events, anything and everything related to war is a strict exception to this rule. In particular, this applies to the quite recent period of WWII and the massive toll it had on the population worldwide. Apologies and congratulations on the BOTD!
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WW II fascinates me yearly, especially since I was born shortly after its conclusion. Stories about the war continue to grab my attention, and this book looks like a worthy addition to my collection of history documenting the European conflict. Congrats to the author on BOTD.
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This book is an anthology of World War II tales that showcase the diverse experiences of our country's warriors and their devoted contributions. It gathers all of the war's bright and bad days. The reviewer provided a clear understanding of the conflict and what it's like to be in one. War stories don't really interest me. I will suggest this to those who enjoy reading about war.
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This story would be an excellent addition to a history lover's collection. The struggles of war, WWII and the Nazi regime, interesting characters and more await history readers in this book. Thanks for the review!
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I love the fact that our reviewer was genuine on there review by giving a 5 out of 5. This book needs someone that really understands and has interest in war stories. our review showed us that the book was talking about the veterans and appreciating the work they did in that time by giving their lives to save others. The reviewer also noted that the book was well edited with no errors which shows that the reviewer took time and read the book cover to cover. Thank you
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"B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories of Courage, Honor, Victory" by Ian Hawkins is a book that contains the stories of various WW2 heroes from the 95th Bombardment Group. The book contains authentic testimonies of war veterans about their combat experiences.
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I like that the book is based on true facts and I believe that it would be enlightening about some experiences about war that is unknown to most individuals.
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I enjoy reading veterans' wartime stories, and "B17s over Berlin" was no exception. However, this is my first time reading from the perspective of an air crew, and it was amazing. I love the detailing involved in the narration, including the diagrams and pictures. Definitely a book I would read again.
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'This book recounts the stories of various WWII veterans of the 95th Bombardment Group. Join these national heroes as they share their various experiences during their service years.'
I've found war stories to be quite interesting.
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The horrors of war and its impact on the soldiers told from the perspectives of the soldiers themselves make this book very interesting to read. I’m looking forward to digging into this book to find out hours the war veterans addressed the impact of war in their relationships in their community.
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This book seems a compelling and organized read about the account of WWII veterans' stories, enriched with photographs and diagrams. It provides a clear and engaging perspective on the experiences of the 95th Bombardment Group. Congrats!
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Being a history buff, personal accounts of WWII veterans intrigue me.

Thank you for the great review.
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I liked that this book talked about veterans, and it is a good way of keeping records of people who have done great work in society, and with this book, many generations will learn about them.
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