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21 May 2013
A great book that will become a must-read for many years to come.
This book actually concerns the time spend by a B-25 bombardier while stationed and flying out of a base on the eastern coast of Corsica, although the author denies that none of the places, characters and events were factual. Actually it is a satire on war, showing how absurd the idea is of men fighting and killing other men. In fact, the men were all members of the Twelfth Air Force and of the 340th Bomb Group. The author was actually a member of the 488th Bomb Squadron. (My brother actually flew several combat missions with the author.) It is an enjoyable read; however, I would suggest that one see the movie (by the same name and on DVD) before reading the book because so many ridiculous things occur that it almost defies logic and can become mind-bongling. ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS!