Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun by James R. McConnell

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Author McConnell, James R. (James Rogers), 1887-1917
Photographer Rockwell, Paul Ayres, 1889-
Title Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun" by James R. McConnell is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book recounts the experiences of American volunteers who joined the French aviation service during World War I, particularly focusing on the American Escadrille engaged in aerial combat at Verdun, one of the war's most significant battles. It offers insight into the valor and camaraderie of these pilots, as well as their motivations for joining the fight for liberty and justice in a foreign land. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the protagonist, Sergeant James R. McConnell, detailing his transition from ambulance driver to aspiring fighter pilot in the French Flying Corps. It captures McConnell's initial experiences at an aviation field where the realities of war feel distant yet are acutely present as he and his comrades prepare for flight missions over the front lines. Through vivid imagery and engaging accounts, McConnell sets the stage for the dramatic encounters that await him, providing a glimpse of both the camaraderie and peril faced by the American pilots as they navigate the challenges of aerial combat amidst the horrors of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
Category Text
EBook-No. 6977
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 10, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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