Military Aircraft of WWII (Story of Flight) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful addition to the great series The Story of Flight published by the Crabtree Publishing Compant. This thin, 32 page volume holds a surprisingly large amount of information and the illustrations are wonderful. After a brief introduction, the book covers The Battle of Briain, War in the Desert, Woment at War, War in the Pacific, Reconnaissance, Night Bombers, Precision Bombing, Transporters, War Over Germany, D-Day, The First jets, Rocket Power. In additon it includes a nice little "spotters' guide along with a well done Glossary. The book covers the planes used by both sides of this horrible conflict, giving a brief description of all the most common planes in use.
The illustratios in this work, which are many, are well executed and the text is quite accurate and written at the level where it can be understood by the young reader. There are many small side articles concerning leading men who developed, flew and lived with these planes.
To parents: This is the volume in this series that deals with war, plain and simple. Parents should be aware of this when making their choice for their children. It is though, history. While war is a horrible thing, something that should be avoided, it never-the-less is a part of our history, and sadly, quite likely a part of our future. The more information we have about it, the greater the likelihood of avoiding it. This book does not in any way glamourize war, but neither is it a bold statement against. It merely tells the facts. Highly recommend this one.

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