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This page is intended as a research reference page. The books and
documents used to develop this website came from these places and books
purchased.
Books:
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A Reason
to Live |
Author:
John
H. Robinson Sr. |
| An
excellent account of training and flying combat operations with the
445th Bomb Group. Robbie was an original member of the 703rd Bomb
Squadron which was commander by Capt. James M. Stewart. |
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ISBN:
0-916693-12-0 |
Publisher: Castle Books Inc., USA |
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Mighty
Eighth War Diary |
Author:
Roger
A. Freeman |
| This
is an excellent reference for the amateur research to get started with
when looking for information about the Eighth Air Force during World War
II; contains information on bombing missions, aircraft losses by bomb
group, target data and more. |
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ISBN:
0-7106-0038-0 |
Publisher:
Jane's Publishing Co. Ltd, 238 City Road, London EC1 2PU |
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B-24
Liberator Units of the Eighth Air Force |
Author:
Robert
F. Dorr |
| This
book contains information about B-24 units in England, photographs, and
some excellent color prints. |
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ISBN:
1-85532-901-8 |
Publisher:
Osprey Publishing, Chapel Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LP |
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Jimmy Stewart -
Bomber Pilot |
Author:
Starr Smith |
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An excellent book that chronicles
James M. Stewart's military career. Stewart was the Squadron
commander of the 703rd Bomb Squadron when the 445th
first flew to England in late October 1943. |
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ISBN:
0-7603-2199-x |
Publisher: Zenith Press, USA |
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Red Roses and
Silver Wings |
Author:
Kitty Strickland Shore |
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This
is the story told through letter from Jennis 'Jack' Strickland to his
wife Kitty about the war and their love for each other.
Unfortunately, Fate dealt them a cruel blow just a month before the war
ended. |
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ISBN:
0-9667856-8-1 |
Publisher: A. A. M. Press, USA |
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The B-24
Liberator |
Author:
Allen G. Blue |
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In the B-24 community, there are few researchers that can rival Al
Blue's knowledge about the 'forgotten' airplane of World War II.
His database of B-24 records is second to none. |
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ISBN:
0-7110-0630-X |
Publisher: Garden City Press Ltd., UK |
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Down in
Flames |
Author:
Ray Parker |
| Ray's
story is one of life in a POW camp after being shot down. His
story of the Jewish American fliers in Stalag Luft I being separated
from the main body of prisoners by the Germans until Col. Zemke
confronted the senior German official and demanded their return.
He was one of many 445th crewmen in that camp. |
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ISBN:
0-9640924-3-3 |
Publisher: Mill City Press, USA |
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Not
as Briefed |
Author:
Wright Lee |
| Here's
another tale of a mission not going like it was briefed. |
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ISBN:
1-885354-01-0 |
Publisher: Altman Printing Co., Inc., USA |
Publications:
The following items are available through the
Kassel Mission Historical Society
website. I would highly recommend any of the items they offer.
Videos:
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Pride
of the Nation |
Joseph G. Dzenowagis |
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This is a documentary that is part
of the commitment by the Dzenowagis family to preserve the history of
the 2nd Air Division, Eighth USAAF and its English friends in WWII.
This story is about a mission that turned devastatingly deadly when the
445th Bomb Group was almost annihilated by a force of some 150 German
fighters. 29 0f 35 planes never returned home.
Available as DVD or VHS tape from KMHS website. |
Audio CD's:
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The
Kassel Cassettes |
Aaron Elson |
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Aaron has traveled all over the
country, doing audio interviews with World War II veterans. His
collection of CD's tells the amazing story of how a force of 35 heavy
bombers was almost devastated on Sept. 27, 1944 while going to Kassel,
Germany. 29 of the 35 planes never returned home although some did
make it back to friendly controlled territory.
Available as audio CD's (20) from KMHS website. |
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