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Roar Of The Tiger : From Flying Tigers to Mustangs , A Fighter Ace's Memoir Hardcover – July 20, 1991

by James H. Howard (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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The author describes his career with the Flying Tigers in Asia, his role as a squadron commander in Europe, and the events that led to his being awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor
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  1. Print length
    310 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Crown
  4. Publication date
    July 20, 1991
  5. Dimensions
    9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0517573237
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0517573235
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To qualify as an air ace one must shoot down five or more enemy planes. The author of this workmanlike memoir has the rare distinction of being an ace in two operational theaters of the Second World War. Not long before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Howard resigned his Navy commission in order to join the Flying Tigers in China, who would fly combat missions against the Japanese. Later he served as a squadron leader in the Army Air Corps and group commander in the Ninth Air Force in Europe. In addition to becoming a double ace, Howard was the only fighter pilot in the European theater to win the Medal of Honor. Here he describes many of his "kills," including his heroic exploit in 1943 when he single-handedly defended an American bomber group against some 30 German fighters. The memoir is a straightforward account that emphasizes the "true adventure" aspect of Howard's wartime service but doesn't have much to say about the man himself. Photos.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

These memoirs provide insight into the war experience and a life filled with self-sacrifice, fortitude, and the excitement of frenzied aerial combat. Howard is a true American hero, the only U.S. World War II pilot to receive the Medal of Honor in Europe. He rose to the rank of brigadier general. The memories come to life from his earliest days at Pensacola, Florida as a naval aviation cadet to the rice paddies of Burma and China, where he fought with the Flying Tigers of Chennault's American Volunteer Group. Howard then battled in the skies over Germany and became an ace in both theaters. The book reads like a novel and is a tribute to the fighting spirit in human nature when directed toward a just cause. A very worthwhile selection where there is interest in aviation/World War II narratives.
- William A. McIntyre, New Hampshire Technical Coll. Lib., Nashua
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crown; First Edition (July 20, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517573237
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0517573235
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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S. A.
5.0 out of 5 stars A great aviation book
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
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A must for any aviation History buff
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Joseph R Dimas
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pilots story
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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Until I found this book I did not know of James Howard, it was an amazing story I loved every page.
The price was very reasonable also
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bilpur
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting book presented modestly by the man who lived every minute of it by the man who lived it
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2013
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Gen. Howard was an amazing yet modest man, a man who quietly, modestly, and politely routinely did great things. Knowing him personally as a young employee in his new company in the early 1960's is something I look back on as a great experience of my early adulthood. Observing him in his calm, confident, and courteous demeanor was in itself, a privilege. All of this "matter of fact" approach to life is obvious on every page.
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Country Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars An old book is a treasure!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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Perfect shape, very fast shipping. Very enjoyable read. Gen Howard was a humble warrior with a great story...told in his words make it even better!
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James P. Lynch
4.0 out of 5 stars Roar of The Tiger
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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Jim Howard led an ubelievable and lucky life. He had the requisite skills of a superb fighter pilot, but should have died in combat many times. One of the top adventures that really happened. Priceless reading for aviation buffs...(maybe I should have given it five stars.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars He led an amazing life. His father did as well as he ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
James H Howard is my 2nd cousin. He led an amazing life. His father did as well as he was the doctor for the last emperor of china and he also wrote a book "Ten Weeks with Chinese Bandits" ...they are also direct decendents of Katherine Howard, Leofirc, William the Conqorer. Amazing...I WILL MAKE A MOVIE about them as they are heros.
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Dave B.
5.0 out of 5 stars The literary style may not be the greatest ever, but who cares
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
This is the real deal, not somebody getting info from others. He was there and he did it all. The literary style may not be the greatest ever, but who cares? Read & enjoy.
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Amaxon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Pilot with Attitude Meets Mustang
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
Ignoring the fact that this was a pilot who had flown in China with the Flying Tigers, then joined the Army Air Force and went to Europe as one of the 'Pioneer Mustang' Group, you see here the modest man who served in a global war to defeat the Axis. Unit discipline, good leaders and aggressive attitude are more important than personal glory. Read of his exemplary effort during a bomber escort on 11 January, 1944:
' ...It wasn't long before I saw another Me 109 tooling up behind the formation. Since I was in front of the bombers, I pulled up in a loop and ended in perfect position behind the enemy plane. He saw me and dived, but since I was already in a dive, I was faster and closed range and fired. Now I was down to two guns, but I could see strikes on him as he made violent twists and turns to avoid me. About three thousand feet further down, the Me 109 started to smoke, When the smoke grew into a column I returned to bomber level, confident that the plane would continue its dive to earth. When I got back up, another Me 109 approached from the side. He dived and I went after him with my remaining gun popping away at him. After several thousand feet, I thought it best to return to bomber level.
Whew! This had turned out to be work. But what a disappointment it was to me. I had already been with the 401st Bomb Group for nearly thirty minutes, and there were still enemy planes around. So I decided to bluff my way by making feints in their direction to scare them off. Anyway, I still had one working gun.... ' (p. 221) On return, he filed a report claiming 2 destroyed, 2 probable, and 2 damaged- wow!.
Photos are grouped by early career and later, in Europe.
See also:  354th Fighter Group (Osprey Aviation Elite 7)
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Brettafett
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2018
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Fantastic book! Well written and a real page turner. One of my favourite books on WW2 aviation.
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