From an airfield in Italy, American forces used B-24 bombers during World War II air raids into Nazi territory. Based largely on the account of George McGovern (later a presidential candidate), this reads more like his memoir – a microscopic view of one crew involved in a large-scale theater of action. Ambrose isn’t quite on top of his game in this book, but it still serves as a needed reminder of the armed forces’ courage and sacrifice.

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