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aces high the heroic saga of the two top scoring american aces of world war ii
they were two of the greatest heroes of world war ii . but only one could be top gun ... br capturing the hearts of a beleaguered nation the fighter pilots of world war ii engaged in a kind of battle that became the stuff of legend and those who survived showdowns earned the right to be called aces . but two men in particular rose to become something more . they became icons of aerial combat in a heroic rivalry that inspired a weary nation to fight on . br richard dick bong was the bashful pink faced farm boy from the midwest . thomas tommy mcguire was the wise cracking fast talking kid from new jersey . what they shared was an unparalleled gallantry under fire which earned them each the medal of honor . br what separated them was a closely watched rivalry to see who would emerge as the top scoring american ace of the war . what they left behind is a legacy and a record of aerial victories that has yet to be surpassed anywhere in the world .
hardcover berkley publishing group 2009 isbn13 9780425219546 isbn10 0425219542
abridged n isbn 13 9780425219546 number in series 1 number of pages 347 publisher berkley publishing group release date 62135769600000