What people are saying - Write a reviewReview: Winged Victory: The Army Air Forces in World War IIUser Review - Beth/Chuck - GoodreadsA lot of information about the Military aviation leaders, not just who they were, but also the decisions they made, both right and wrong. Also, who got along with whom, and who didn't. I learned something new in each chapter. Read full review Related booksContents
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