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Looking Back: A Tail Gunner's View of WWII

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Looking Back: A Tail Gunner's View of WWII

Is an honest, engaging recount of one's life during WWII.
This book isn't a tale of international intrigue; nor is it a compilation of military reports specifying tactics and a chain-of-command. It is, merely, an honest account of a man's lifetime during a young man's few years. Dale acknowledges; his inclination to avoid trudging through Europe, his desire to avoid emotional confrontation with his parents as he decides to actively serve in the Armed Forces, the antics of young servicemen, attitude and unacknowledged actions towards questionable moral behavior, and one's puzzlement when attempting to recall details of his airplane falling through the sky and sinking into the ocean.

A reader might expect any story of WWII to be laden with sadness; however, Dale's youthful perspective manages to recall the moments of humor that typically enable one to endure and to eventually heal. The comradeship and respect amongst the servicemen he encountered creates a heartfelt touch of intimacy to his story. In doing so, Dale brings the reader to an enlightened view of life during WWII. The reader inevitably must offer grateful thanks to all Veterans of Service.

Thank You,
Lori Jean
(a Generation X beneficiary)