The Tuskegee Airmen

The History and Legacy of America's First Black Fighter Pilots in World War II

De: Charles River Editors

Narrado por: Kenneth Ray

Duración: 1 h y 24 m

Resumen del Editor

The United States has no shortage of famous military units, from the Civil War's Iron Brigade to the 101st Airborne, but one would be hard pressed to find one that had to go through as many hardships off the field as the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American fighter pilots who overcame Jim Crow at home and official segregation in the military to serve their country in the final years of World War II. In fact, it required a concerted effort by groups such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the extreme circumstances brought about by World War II that the military eventually decided to establish the "Tuskegee Experiment". The black crews trained at Tuskegee before being sent overseas, and even then, they faced discrimination from those who didn't trust them to do more than escort bombers flown by white pilots.

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True American Heroes of WW2.

These heroes battled the enemy abroad to only endure the thoughtless entitlement of White Officers that enforced segregation on Military bases here in America. THEIR COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY. Thank you for overcoming the struggles. Rick!

Great read

Very interesting, informative and enjoyable read. These brave Airmen fought the enemy in war and sad, difficult enemies in the armed forces, government and society as well. All that makes their storied success truly heroic. Bless these freedom fighters.

Tuskegee Airmen

It was quite fascinating, but it was too short. I would have loved to hear more.

The story is one that needs to be shared

Great information. I have lectured on the topic at The National Ww2 Museum as a Tour Guide.

The Tuskegee Airmen

The book is written well, a good history lesson. I would slow down the speaker’s rate however. It’s difficult to switch from the history to the memories. My father was a Tuskegee Airmen,one of the original Red Tails, and I remember some of the names mentioned. I appreciate you bringing forward the obstacles these men had to face in every country.

Thank you

I served 23 1/2 yesrs thanks to the these brave Airmen the Tuskegee Airmen. Thanks you.

Not Accurate

This book does a huge disservice to the Tuskegee Airmen by trying to re-write many of the facts around the Tuskegee Airmen, to minimize their achievements. There are some facts that are accurate, but the narrative told in a way to discount many established facts.

This absolutely NOT the book I'd recommend to anyone if they want to learn the true information regarding the Tuskegee Airmen.