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A View From Above |
Wars are fought with thousands of people, but this book provides a perspective of how the individual can shape our history. A View From Above by military veteran Carl D. Petit is his extraordinary memoir of life during World War II. Taken from diaries he painstakingly kept while in the service, Petit gives readers a you-are-there perspective on the deadly fighting that was going on and the great courage of the men he served with. A View From Above is divided into four distinct sections to give a panoramic perspective of wartime. Part One explores the lives of Petit's family and his war buddies and describes their great camaraderie in the face of danger. Part Two takes up the fierce fighting in the dangerous area known as the European Theater. Part Three relates the damaging fighting of the Pacific Theater, which was going on at the same time as the fighting in Europe. Part Four was created to give the reader additional information that did not fit nicely into the narrative. It consists of tables, statistics, important dates and information, and a chronological synopsis of various battles and places. Richly atmospheric and full of personal stories recorded and remembered detail, Petit's book offers a unique perspective on wartime. He carefully summarizes major battles and explores how each one relates to the war as a whole. In moving, deeply personal prose, Petit shows readers what it means to rely on a comrade in arms, and how even one man can make a real difference. History buffs, soldiers, and students will be gripped by this stunning account of war by a man who lived through it. A stirring tale of bravery and courage, A View From Above is an unforgettable account from a truly remarkable man. |
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