Synopses & Reviews
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"A great introduction to the history of the U.S. air war in Europe, humanized by the experience of a single bomber crew." BookLife, Publishers Weekly
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"Snyder's masterful book puts the reader inside the cockpit, shoulder to shoulder with the pilot and crew. Accessible and relevant both to historians and readers with a casual interest in WWII history, Shot Down a must-read for anyone with an interest in this gripping period of American history." Claire Foster, Foreword Clarion Review 5 star Rating
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"Highly recommended for historians and WWII aviation buffs, it's a thoroughly satisfying and worthwhile read. Extensively researched, packed with photographs, and neatly interwoven with background remarks, this highly engaging book offers a comprehensive, yet personalized portrait of a war." BlueInk, Starred Review
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"A masterful work. Enjoyable for those interested in the Eight Air Force and/or the B-17 Flying Fortress, but it is also broad enough to appeal to general history readers. Insightful, engrossing, and succeeds on every level. Bravo." Nate Sullivan, War History Online
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"A magnificent job. Readily accessible to anyone not familiar with the bomber war in Europe, but also much to interest those whose real passion is wartime aviation." Martin Cherrett, World War II Today
Synopsis
Set within the framework of World War II in Europe, SHOT DOWN is about the dramatic experiences of each member of a B-17 crew after their plane, piloted by the author's father, was knocked out of the sky by German fighters over the French/Belgian border and about the courageous Belgian patriots who risked their lives to help them. The hardcover book has more than 200 time period photographs of the people who were involved and of the places where the events took place.