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Endure the Dawn
Aviation was in its infancy in World War One. Men of iron threw their rickety planes of wood and fabric around the sky furiously. Thousands died in combat, but heroes rose up as well. The daring exploits of aces captivated folks back home. Chivalry and horrific death joined hands in an era that will never be seen again.
Enamored with these knights of the sky and frustrated by America’s isolationism, Jimmy Arneson and Hank Jacobs volunteer for the British Royal Flying Corps in 1916. Thrust into the melee, each must fight his own battles. Their enduring friendship will be tested in the dawn of flight.
Enamored with these knights of the sky and frustrated by America’s isolationism, Jimmy Arneson and Hank Jacobs volunteer for the British Royal Flying Corps in 1916. Thrust into the melee, each must fight his own battles. Their enduring friendship will be tested in the dawn of flight.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 30, 2016
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David A. Bly
5 books1 followerMy newest book is my first foray into adventure/romance. I had fun writing it and I hope you will enjoy reading it! I believe my storytelling and writing have improved with each of my books and this new one, To Points Unknown, is a case in point.
So far, my books have involved airplanes, but not necessarily in the future. I have been an airplane nut since I was a kid and I used to be a pilot, but lots of other history appeals to me, too, so stand by!
In my prior life, I worked in the software industry. My first book, the Software Project Rosetta Stone was written during that period.
So far, my books have involved airplanes, but not necessarily in the future. I have been an airplane nut since I was a kid and I used to be a pilot, but lots of other history appeals to me, too, so stand by!
In my prior life, I worked in the software industry. My first book, the Software Project Rosetta Stone was written during that period.
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December 28, 2018
Set in WWI this is a story of early aviation told from the point of view of two young men who come of age in Gresham, Minnesota and who join the early RAF to fight in France. It is the personal experiences of these men, both highs and lows, that makes the book come to life as the reader shares their experiences and thoughts.
The story has numerous flying sequences that provide insights into how aviation was maturing at the time as well as the abject fear that pilots experienced facing a foe that often had better equipment. While written flying sequences can be confusing and difficult to comprehend, the ones here are not – possibly because they are told from a single point of view. I also found it useful to look up pictures of the aircraft mentioned in the book – the pilots were brave men indeed.
It is a very good read, I highly recommend it.
The story has numerous flying sequences that provide insights into how aviation was maturing at the time as well as the abject fear that pilots experienced facing a foe that often had better equipment. While written flying sequences can be confusing and difficult to comprehend, the ones here are not – possibly because they are told from a single point of view. I also found it useful to look up pictures of the aircraft mentioned in the book – the pilots were brave men indeed.
It is a very good read, I highly recommend it.
June 11, 2017
A great view of early aviation through the dreams and thoughts of a couple of Americans enlisted in the British Royal Air Force during World War I.
The author knows a tonne about the airplanes and the pilots' experiences and battle tactics, and this comes through vividly.
More importantly, I think, he does a fine job of displaying what people who lived during this time and place felt like.
A solid history read, a good read, too, for those who like people stories. I liked it a lot
The author knows a tonne about the airplanes and the pilots' experiences and battle tactics, and this comes through vividly.
More importantly, I think, he does a fine job of displaying what people who lived during this time and place felt like.
A solid history read, a good read, too, for those who like people stories. I liked it a lot
October 14, 2018
This was an extremely enjoyable and engaging read! The characters and storyline pulled me in, and the immersive detail, especially around the early days of flight (WWI), was a special treat for me.
I can't wait for the next book!
I can't wait for the next book!
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