First batch of heroes

Author: Nelson / Su Bo / Yan Hongmei
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The astonishing story of the Doolittle Raid; the first bombing of Japan's homeland, the first American victory in World War II! One of the greatest turning points in American history, a legendary story created by ordinary people, an incredibly powerful act of heroism! In the stormy midnight, across the vast Pacific waves, it presents a legendary and real story. A flight method unprecedented before and after, terrifying yet exhilarating. Chaotic bombing over Tokyo, perilous yet uniquely effective. Inhumane treatment in the prisoner-of-war camp, American pilots subjected to brutal.
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to restore American honor and boost morale, immediately launched a fierce retaliatory strike: bombing Tokyo. On April 8, 1942, under the command of the fearless Colonel Jimmy Doolittle, 80 brave young men took off from an aircraft carrier in the central Pacific, carrying out this mission considered suicidal. They achieved an unexpected and great victory, making it one of the pivotal turning points of World War II. Based on meticulous research and interviews with 20 surviving raid participants, the authors vividly record the brutal and grand scale of this war scene.
Heroes is an epic that offers a passionate new perspective on this little-known historical event, revealing every detail and secret behind the raid. It portrays the American victory in World War II with breathtaking vividness, immersing readers in the experience. It is a gripping, emotional drama about World War II, captivating generations with its magnetic appeal.