I experienced war firsthand on the "Fledgling."

Author: Hu Xiaoming
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Exclusive disclosure of the truth behind the US-Iraq War A panoramic view of world-class aircraft carriers and fighter jets Firsthand experience of the entire deployment process of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier Recording a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview with the US military as a journalist Personal experiences before the outbreak of the US-Iraq War, Hu Xiaoming, a Xinhua News Agency journalist, was selected as the first "embedded" journalist from mainland China. He lived on the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier for 35 days until it departed Iraq. The content of this book follows two threads, closely tracking the gripping progress of the US-Iraq War. One thread records the author's firsthand observations of combat operations and battlefield reports from the front lines, while the other thread details the author's daily visits to the combat positions of soldiers and officers, capturing their direct experiences and amusing anecdotes. The book also dedicates significant space to describing the work, life, and emotional experiences of US military personnel on aircraft carriers, which are often difficult for outsiders to imagine. It includes interviews, dining arrangements, and other detailed scenarios, as well as insights into the US military, the Navy, and world-class aircraft carriers and fighter jets, including the USS Eisenhower. The book is accompanied by over 200 color and black-and-white photographs taken by the author on-site. The writing is vivid and highly readable.