1997, ISBN: 9781557502780

McGraw-Hill, 1968., 1968. 1st ed. 498p. Photos. Maps. Sprung. Near Fine/Fine copy. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Book., McGraw-Hill, 1968., 1968, McGraw-Hill, 1968., 1968. 1st ed. 498p. Photos. Maps. Jacket priced. In mylar. Fine/Near Fine copy. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Book., McGraw-Hill, 1968., 1968, Maryland USA: Naval Institute Press, 1997. 230 pages, b/w photos. Like millions of other young Americans in the 1930s, Charles Furey grew up surrounded by the images and memories of World War I, not knowing that he was part of a generation bred for another war. Pearl Harbor changed all that. In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy and, for the next three years, fought in a war that transformed him, the nation, and the world. From that time Furey has fashioned this superbly written memoir that follows him from his stateside training, his service as an air crewman on a patrol bomber, his long recovery from a fiery plane crash, all the way to his poignant homecoming. Along with harrowing accounts of air actions over the South Pacific and grim descriptions of wounded men in hospitals, Going Back includes many vividly portrayed characters and offers remarkable insight. Readers will long remember such men as Lieutenant Morrison, the man who loved writer and humorist Damon Runyon and whose small gesture forged an intense camaraderie among his crew, and Murphy, the Marine whose humor helped dull the pain of Furey's wounds. Nor will they soon forget the author's reflections on the fate that history held for him, his friends, and all those who came of age with him, or his stunning evocation of a period of great national change. Going Back provides a colorful and honest recollection of the war years and addresses such timeless themes as loyalty, humor, family, and profound loss.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New., Naval Institute Press, 1997

1997, ISBN: 9781557502780

Maryland USA: Naval Institute Press, 1997. 230 pages, b/w photos. Like millions of other young Americans in the 1930s, Charles Furey grew up surrounded by the images and memories of World War I, not knowing that he was part of a generation bred for another war. Pearl Harbor changed all that. In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy and, for the next three years, fought in a war that transformed him, the nation, and the world. From that time Furey has fashioned this superbly written memoir that follows him from his stateside training, his service as an air crewman on a patrol bomber, his long recovery from a fiery plane crash, all the way to his poignant homecoming. Along with harrowing accounts of air actions over the South Pacific and grim descriptions of wounded men in hospitals, Going Back includes many vividly portrayed characters and offers remarkable insight. Readers will long remember such men as Lieutenant Morrison, the man who loved writer and humorist Damon Runyon and whose small gesture forged an intense camaraderie among his crew, and Murphy, the Marine whose humor helped dull the pain of Furey's wounds. Nor will they soon forget the author's reflections on the fate that history held for him, his friends, and all those who came of age with him, or his stunning evocation of a period of great national change. Going Back provides a colorful and honest recollection of the war years and addresses such timeless themes as loyalty, humor, family, and profound loss.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New., Naval Institute Press, 1997

ISBN: 9781557502780

Hardback, [PU: Naval Institute Press], Like millions of other young Americans in the 1930s, Charles Furey grew up surrounded by the images and memories of World War I, not knowing that he was part of a generation bred for another war. Pearl Harbor changed all that. In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy and, for the next three years, fought a war that transformed him, the nation, and the world. From this time Furey has fashioned this superbly written memoir that follows him from his stateside training, his service as an aircrewman on a patrol bomber, and his long recovery from a fiery plane crash all the way to his poignant homecoming. Along with harrowing accounts of air actions over the South Pacific and grim descriptions of wounded men in hospitals, the book includes many vividly portrayed characters and offers remarkable insight. Readers will long remember such men as Lieutenant Morrison, the man who loves Damon Runyon and whose small gesture forged an intense camaraderie among his crew, and Murphy, the Marine whose humor helped dull the pain of Furey's wounds., Air Forces & Warfare

ISBN: 9781557502780

Like millions of other young Americans in the 1930s, Charles Furey grew up surrounded by the images and memories of World War I, not knowing that he was part of a generation bred for another war. Pearl Harbor changed all that. In 1942 he enlisted in the Navy and, for the next three years, fought a war that transformed him, the nation, and the world. From this time Furey has fashioned this superbly written memoir that follows him from his stateside training, his service as an aircrewman on a patrol bomber, and his long recovery from a fiery plane crash all the way to his poignant homecoming. Along with harrowing accounts of air actions over the South Pacific and grim descriptions of wounded men in hospitals, the book includes many vividly portrayed characters and offers remarkable insight. Readers will long remember such men as Lieutenant Morrison, the man who loves Damon Runyon and whose small gesture forged an intense camaraderie among his crew, and Murphy, the Marine whose humor helped dull the pain of Furey's wounds. Media > Book

1997, ISBN: 9781557502780

Naval Institute Press, Gebundene Ausgabe, 230 Seiten, Publiziert: 1997-10-15T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, 1.18 kg, Geschichte, Biografien & Erinnerungen, Kategorien, Bücher, Militär, Herausragende Persönlichkeiten, Militärgeschichte, Geschichte nach Themen, Politik & Geschichte, Naval Institute Press, 1997