Above the Battles (Classic Reprint)

C. H. A. Andre

ISBN 10: 1331967953 ISBN 13: 9781331967958

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

Language: English

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Print on Demand. During the First World War, an anonymous French aviator recounts his exhilarating, tragic, and absurd experiences as a military pilot. This book offers a unique insider's perspective on aerial warfare's frightening and exhilarating realities from its inception. Exploring themes of heroism, camaraderie, and the horrors of modern warfare, the author provides an unflinching account of survival and death amidst the great dramas and small cruelties of the conflict. This searing and enthralling narrative brings to life forgotten stories of courage and sacrifice as airmen fought and died in the skies above the battlefields of the Great War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

Above the Battles (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331967953

ISBN 13

9781331967958

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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Heroic air combat and the human cost of war unfold high in the skies and on the ground. In this gripping memoir, a pilot offers a first‑hand account of fighting above the front lines, the peril of aircraft, and the tense moments when hope battles fear.

Across tense dogfights, stealthy reconnaissance, and brutal bombardments, the book blends technical detail with intimate reflections. Readers glimpse the daily grind of maintenance, the razor edge of a takeoff, and the courage required to push machines—and people—toward the limit.

From dawn patrols to night sorties, you’ll feel the pressure of war, the noise of engines, and the stark beauty of a battlefield emptied of mercy. It’s a vivid portrait of endurance, danger, and humanity under fire.

Intense aerial sequences and the psychology of pilots in combat

Close calls, engine failures, and the mechanics of flight under pressure

Ground warfare scenes and the moral weight of wartime decisions

Moments of reflection on courage, resilience, and survival

Ideal for readers of war stories that fuse action with personal witness, Above the Battles offers a rare look at aerial warfare and its human cost.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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