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Project Zebra: Roosevelt and Stalin's Top-Secret Mission to Train 300 Soviet Airmen in America
ONE OF THE LAST GREAT UNTOLD STORIES FROM WORLD WAR II.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 1942-1944. Declassified 2013. Project Zebra was a top-secret mission created by Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin. And it would be the only time in history, America would build 185 huge, state-of-the-art warplanes hand-painted with Red Army stars in the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
Once built, the planes were ferried to the sleepy, patriotic town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. There a select group of US Naval officers trained 300+ Soviet airmen during a period of 18 months before dispatching a Soviet squadron at a time to the Atlantic and Pacific battle theaters.
Project Zebra was far more than just a bold military mission; it was a historic human event. Despite language barriers, cultural differences, and the subsequent Cold War, the Soviet and American Zebras built life-long friendships based on mutual respect and trust--something that might serve us well to remember during today's turbulent times.
(Contains 213 rare documents and vintage photographs).
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 1942-1944. Declassified 2013. Project Zebra was a top-secret mission created by Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin. And it would be the only time in history, America would build 185 huge, state-of-the-art warplanes hand-painted with Red Army stars in the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
Once built, the planes were ferried to the sleepy, patriotic town of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. There a select group of US Naval officers trained 300+ Soviet airmen during a period of 18 months before dispatching a Soviet squadron at a time to the Atlantic and Pacific battle theaters.
Project Zebra was far more than just a bold military mission; it was a historic human event. Despite language barriers, cultural differences, and the subsequent Cold War, the Soviet and American Zebras built life-long friendships based on mutual respect and trust--something that might serve us well to remember during today's turbulent times.
(Contains 213 rare documents and vintage photographs).
326 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2019
About the author
M.G. Crisci
24 books61 followersM.G. Crisci is the critically acclaimed author of 16 books inspired by real events, a former Fortune 500 senior executive, an internationally recognized brand-building expert, a thought-provoking East-West social commentator, and an award-winning journalist.
Born and raised in Manhattan, Crisci's work explores the people, places, and stories that define culture, history, and the human experience. He has been elected to Who's Who in the World 23 times for his business, literary, and cultural contributions and has received multiple lifetime achievement awards.
He is the creator of the Only In New York series, a collection of true stories celebrating New York's unique DNA through unforgettable characters, remarkable events, and hidden pieces of history. The series continues to grow through books, video content, and upcoming audiobook editions.
In addition to his books, Crisci publishes ongoing commentary and storytelling through his Substack publication and YouTube channel, where he shares insights on literature, culture, history, and current events.
Website: mgcrisci.com
Substack: mgcrisci.substack.com
YouTube: youtube.com/worldofmgcrisci
Born and raised in Manhattan, Crisci's work explores the people, places, and stories that define culture, history, and the human experience. He has been elected to Who's Who in the World 23 times for his business, literary, and cultural contributions and has received multiple lifetime achievement awards.
He is the creator of the Only In New York series, a collection of true stories celebrating New York's unique DNA through unforgettable characters, remarkable events, and hidden pieces of history. The series continues to grow through books, video content, and upcoming audiobook editions.
In addition to his books, Crisci publishes ongoing commentary and storytelling through his Substack publication and YouTube channel, where he shares insights on literature, culture, history, and current events.
Website: mgcrisci.com
Substack: mgcrisci.substack.com
YouTube: youtube.com/worldofmgcrisci
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