Beyond the Call: The True Story of One World War II Pilot's Covert Mission to Re
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780425276044
- Book Title
- Beyond the Call : The True Story of One World War II Pilot's Covert Mission to Rescue POWs on the Eastern Front
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Transportation, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, History
- Topic
- Military / World War II, Aviation / General, Modern / 20th Century, Military / General, Military / United States, General, Military
- Item Weight
- 20.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
042527604X
ISBN-13
9780425276044
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038418288
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beyond the Call : The True Story of One World War II Pilot's Covert Mission to Rescue POWs on the Eastern Front
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Aviation / General, Modern / 20th Century, Military / General, Military / United States, General, Military
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20.5 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2014-044108
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Snappy and cinematic, Beyond the Call is a gift, an untold story from those last days of WWII in Europe when the unthinkable became real--when our ally had turned against us, when our POWs were left to die, and when a veteran pilot would receive a harrowing final mission--to fly against the might of the Soviet Union." -Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call "Vivid and engaging, Beyond the Call is partly a story one officer's guile and bravery in the face of forces much larger and more powerful than himself. But is also a moving and appalling tale of the full horror of World War II's last year on the eastern front."--Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury and Disobeying Hitler " Beyond the Call is the brilliantly told, fast-paced true story of a remarkable young man. Deceived by his superior officers he found himself in a place where danger abounded and life was cheap but, drawing on a courage he hadn't known he possessed, he began his assignment. Nerve-wracking, informative, yet profoundly moving, Beyond the Call is a truly inspiring book."--Susan Ottaway, author of Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice "Trimble's son has provided a riveting, tense, and ultimately satisfying account of his father's heroic effort." --Booklist "A little-known set of moving adventures, well-researched and presented."-- Kirkus "A remarkable (and virtually unknown) story of courage in the face of incredible danger."-- Library Journal "An inspiring read and well-researched, to boot; Trimble's story shows that even in a great global war, one regular soldier can make a difference."-- Publishers Weekly "A brilliantly told story of a true unsung hero."-- History of War Magazine, "Vivid and engaging, Beyond the Call is partly a story one officer's guile and bravery in the face of forces much larger and more powerful than himself. But is also a moving and appalling tale of the full horror of World War II's last year on the eastern front."-Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury and Disobeying Hitler " Beyond the Call is the brilliantly told, fast-paced true story of a remarkable young man. Deceived by his superior officers he found himself in a place where danger abounded and life was cheap but, drawing on a courage he hadn't known he possessed, he began his assignment. Nerve-wracking, informative, yet profoundly moving, Beyond the Call is a truly inspiring book."-Susan Ottaway, author of Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice, "Snappy and cinematic, Beyond the Call is a gift, an untold story from those last days of WWII in Europe when the unthinkable became real--when our ally had turned against us, when our POWs were left to die, and when a veteran pilot would receive a harrowing final mission--to fly against the might of the Soviet Union." -Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call "Vivid and engaging, Beyond the Call is partly a story one officer's guile and bravery in the face of forces much larger and more powerful than himself. But is also a moving and appalling tale of the full horror of World War II's last year on the eastern front."--Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury and Disobeying Hitler " Beyond the Call is the brilliantly told, fast-paced true story of a remarkable young man. Deceived by his superior officers he found himself in a place where danger abounded and life was cheap but, drawing on a courage he hadn't known he possessed, he began his assignment. Nerve-wracking, informative, yet profoundly moving, Beyond the Call is a truly inspiring book."--Susan Ottaway, author of Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice "Trimble's son has provided a riveting, tense, and ultimately satisfying account of his father's heroic effort." --Booklist "A little-known set of moving adventures, well-researched and presented."-- Kirkus "A remarkable (and virtually unknown) story of courage in the face of incredible danger."-- Library Journal "An inspiring read and well-researched, to boot; Trimble's story shows that even in a great global war, one regular soldier can make a difference."-- Publishers Weekly , "Vivid and engaging, Beyond the Call is partly a story one officer's guile and bravery in the face of forces much larger and more powerful than himself. But is also a moving and appalling tale of the full horror of World War II's last year on the eastern front." -- Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury and Disobeying Hitler " Beyond the Call is the brilliantly told, fast-paced true story of a remarkable young man. Deceived by his superior officers he found himself in a place where danger abounded and life was cheap but, drawing on a courage he hadn't known he possessed, he began his assignment. Nerve-wracking, informative, yet profoundly moving, Beyond the Call is a truly inspiring book." -- Susan Ottaway, author of Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice, "Snappy and cinematic, Beyond the Call is a gift, an untold story from those last days of WWII in Europe when the unthinkable became real-when our ally had turned against us, when our POWs were left to die, and when a veteran pilot would receive a harrowing final mission-to fly against the might of the Soviet Union." -Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call "Vivid and engaging, Beyond the Call is partly a story one officer's guile and bravery in the face of forces much larger and more powerful than himself. But is also a moving and appalling tale of the full horror of World War II's last year on the eastern front."-Randall Hansen, author of Fire and Fury and Disobeying Hitler " Beyond the Call is the brilliantly told, fast-paced true story of a remarkable young man. Deceived by his superior officers he found himself in a place where danger abounded and life was cheap but, drawing on a courage he hadn't known he possessed, he began his assignment. Nerve-wracking, informative, yet profoundly moving, Beyond the Call is a truly inspiring book."-Susan Ottaway, author of Sisters, Secrets, and Sacrifice
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
940.54/72438
Synopsis
This inspiring true story of veteran Air Force bomber pilot Robert Trimble, who laid his life on the line to rescue World War II POWs on the Eastern Front. Near the end of World War II, thousands of Allied ex-prisoners of war were abandoned to wander the war-torn Eastern Front. With no food, shelter, or supplies, the POWs were an army of dying men. As the Red Army advanced across Poland, the Nazi prison camps were liberated. In defiance of humanity, the freed Allied prisoners were discarded without aid. The Soviets viewed POWs as cowards, and regarded all refugees as potential spies or partisans. The United States repeatedly offered to help, but were refused. With relations between the Allies strained, a plan was conceived for an undercover rescue mission. In total secrecy, the OSS chose an obscure American air force detachment stationed at a Ukrainian airfield. The man they picked to undertake it was veteran 8th Air Force bomber pilot Captain Robert Trimble. With little covert training, Trimble took the mission. He would survive by wit, courage, and determination. This is the compelling, true story of an American hero who risked everything to bring his fellow soldiers home to safety and freedom. INCLUDES PHOTOS, This inspiring true story of veteran Air Force bomber pilot Robert Trimble, who laid his life on the line to rescue World War II POWs on the Eastern Front. Near the end of World War II, thousands of Allied ex-prisoners of war were abandoned to wander the war-torn Eastern Front. With no food, shelter, or supplies, the POWs were an army of dying men. As the Red Army advanced across Poland, the Nazi prison camps were liberated. In defiance of humanity, the freed Allied prisoners were discarded without aid. The Soviets viewed POWs as cowards, and regarded all refugees as potential spies or partisans. The United States repeatedly offered to help, but were refused. With relations between the Allies strained, a plan was conceived for an undercover rescue mission. In total secrecy, the OSS chose an obscure American air force detachment stationed at a Ukrainian airfield. The man they picked to undertake it was veteran 8th Air Force bomber pilot Captain Robert Trimble. With little covert training, Trimble took the mission. He would survive by wit, courage, and determination. This is the compelling, true story of an American hero who risked everything to bring his fellow soldiers home to safety and freedom. INCLUDES PHOTOS
LC Classification Number
D805.P7T75 2015
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- d***d (799)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book is in like new condition; better than described. It was packaged securely in a bubblewrap envelope, not merely a plastic bag. The book was listed for a fantastic price, too. Thank you, HPB-Emerald, for another perfect transaction from a truly excellent Seller!The History of Rock & Roll, Volume 2: 1964–1977: The Beatles, the Stones, and th (#365335675741)
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