Fallen Tigers

The Fate of America's Missing Airmen in China During World War II

De: Daniel Jackson

Narrado por: Jonathan Yen

In Fallen Tigers: The Fate of America's Missing Airmen in China During World War II, historian Daniel Jackson sheds light on the stories of downed aviators who attempted to evade capture by the Japanese in their bid to return to Allied territory. He reveals that the heroism of these airmen was equaled, and often exceeded, by the Chinese soldiers and civilians who risked their lives to return them safely to American hands. His comprehensive research even shows that helping downed American airmen transcended the deep political divisions of wartime China, with Nationalists, Communists, and even alleged collaborators realizing the commonality of their struggle against the Japanese. Drawing extensively on sources and interviews, Jackson sketches an epic historical drama documenting the astonishing extent of Sino-American cooperation.

Fallen Tigers is an incredible story of survival amid a brutal war, insightfully illustrating the relationship between missing American airmen and their Chinese allies who were willing to save their lives at any cost. Based on archival research and filled with compelling personal narratives from memoirs, wartime diaries, and interviews with veterans and war survivors, Fallen Tigers will appeal to history buffs and scholars interested in WWII, US military aviation, and international relations between the United States and China.

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Missing airmen

This is the most in depth book about the air war in China. I have read several accounts of the flying tigers, but this book covers other types of air craft besides just fighter pilots. The respect the Chinese people showed former airmen, even in the 21st century was amazing. The human bonds of war experiences are truly strong over many years. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. The youth of today could learn much from reading it. Freedom is never free.

Absolutely Outstanding

This detailed accounting of US Army Air corps and AVG air war in China is filled with meticulous research, vivid first hand accounts, and the great story arc of Japan and China's portion of WWII. Filled with first person accounts wherever possible this book brings the war distance in time and space straight into our present emotions and bring relatability to the stories very rarely available in historical non-fiction. From history buff to flying fan, China curious to those wanting to relate to "the greatest generation" this book has so much to offer any reader.

Excellent History

Dan is a methodical historian who shares the story of American airmen and the Chinese people who together faced the Japanese in WWII. A definite recommend for all!