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

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Thank you for your heartfelt review on "B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories of Courage, Honour, Victory" by Ian Hawkins. 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'm looking forward to reading this historical account and tribute to the B-17 crew members and have put it on my shelf. Congratulations to the author for BOTD.
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This is a great way of sharing and preserving the stories of the veterans who served in the 95th Bombardment Group during WWII. A great collection which would be of interest to those who enjoy history, personal stories and also the engineering and design details of the flying fortresses.
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Post by Azubuike J Azi »

This is a great book from the author. The review is clear about how the brave warriors carried out their planning on their service at 95th Bombardment Group during WWII. This book must be so interesting to read I will recommend it to those who love reading World war books, this is a great book for them. Congratulations on your BOTD
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Post by Gayatri Tripathi »

I appreciate your thorough review of "B-17s Over Berlin" by Ian Hawkins. Your mention of the book's organized structure and the inclusion of photographs and mission planning diagrams highlights the author's attention to detail, which seems crucial for a historical recount like this. It's great to hear that these elements made the stories more engaging and easier to follow. Your emphasis on the book being a well-edited piece without grammatical errors also adds to its credibility. Given your recommendation, this book indeed sounds like a must-read for anyone interested in WWII aviation history and the personal experiences of the brave B-17 crew members. Thank you for sharing your insights!
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I love reading stories about the war and I think it will be amazing to hear this story from a victim too. I'm looking forward to reading this book. Congratulations to the author on winning book of the day.
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'Official Review: B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories of Courage, Honor, Victory' by Ian Hawkins provides a vivid and appealing account of the non-fiction narrative. The description of the book in the review is thorough and complete. The point that this book recounts the stories of various WW2 veterans of the 95th Bombardment Group is worth mentioning in the review. It offers a firsthand account of the challenges and sacrifices the B-17 crew endured. Readers would learn about authentic and insider experiences of the good and bad experiences of war. Learning that this book is a credible means through which history can be preserved and passed to the next generation to another was great!
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Post by Rose Angela »

B-17s Over Berlin: Personal Stories from the 95th Bomb Group is a gripping collection of firsthand accounts from the legendary 95th Bomb Group. It chronicles air combat, captures, escapes, and friendships forged during World War II. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts! 📚🌟
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I am fascinated by the stories of various WWII veterans of the 95th Bombardment Group. I am intrigued by their differing experiences and perspectives.
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I would like to get a first-hand experience of what these gallant soldiers experienced in the WWII war over Berlin. Thank you for the review.
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Ian Hawkins highlights the essential role of the WWII veterans from the 95th Bombardment Group (H) in enabling the pivotal D-Day battle. Their bravery deserves our lasting gratitude, ensuring they are never forgotten, especially through works like this book.
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A well-organized and detailed wartime stories as a heartfelt tribute to the B17 combat veterans. The author thid a great job collecting so much informations and photography. and despite the length, the book is still engaging with no errors. Recommended for war history lover. Thank you for your thorough review.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting and informative collection of stories from Veterans of the WWII 95th Bombardment Group. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Discover the authentic stories of WWII veterans in "B-17s Over Berlin" by Ian Hawkins! This 5-star read offers organized storytelling, engaging photos & exceptional editing. A must-have for history enthusiasts, WWII aviation buffs & those who appreciate personal wartime narratives #B17sOverBerlin #WWIIHistory
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I'm encouraged by the fact that Ian's book covers the intricacies of winning or losing a war, which are often kept away from the average eye. Thank you for the review.
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Post by Seetha E »

Books about wartime showcase instances of remarkable human heroism. I like that this book has photographs, which makes it more relatable. Congratulations on the BOTD!
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