Marked for Death by James Hamilton-Paterson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Marked for Death by James Hamilton-Paterson Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An account of aerial combat in World War I, revealing the terrible risks run by the men who fought and died in the worlds first air war. Publisher Description A compelling and fascinating account of aerial combat in World War I, revealing the terrible risks run by the men who fought and died in the worlds first air war.Little more than ten years after the first powered flight, aircraft were pressed into service in World War I. Yet the romantic image of gallant aces belies the horrible reality of air warfare: of flimsy aircraft, of unprotected pilots with no parachutes; of burning 19-year-olds falling screaming to their deaths; of pilots freezing and disorientated as they flew across enemy lines.In this unforgettable book, bestselling author James Hamilton-Paterson reveals the brutal truths of wartime aviation and shows how those four years of fighting in the air would change the nature of warfare forever.For its mix of clear-eyed history, myth-busting and gobsmacking derring-do its hard to beat James Hamilton Pattersons Marked for Death Nick Curtis, Book of the Year in the Evening Standard Author Biography James Hamilton-Paterson is a novelist and non-fiction writer whose books defy easy categorisation. Gerontius won the Whitbread Prize; Cooking with Fernet Branca was longlisted for the Booker Prize. His acclaimed books on the oceans, including Seven-Tenths, have been widely translated, and his books about aviation have set new standards for writing about aircraft. Details ISBN 1800240309 ISBN-13 9781800240308 Title Marked for Death Author James Hamilton-Paterson Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 368 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:132178013; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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