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Into the Teeth of the Tiger provides a vivid, pilot's-eye view of one of the most extended projections of American air power in World War II Asia. Lopez chronicles every aspect of fighter combat in that theater: harrowing aerial battles, interludes of boredom and inactivity, instances of courage and cowardice. A great book by one of our countries hero's. Don Lopez writes about his war experiences through the eyes of a 20 yer old. Don uses humor to explain the spirit of young men in terrible times. A must read for those who want to learn about the real deal, the American fighting man.
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INTO TEETH OF TIGER PB (Smithsonian History of Aviation and Spaceflight Series). 1560987529 (ISBN13: 9781560987529). Donald S. Lopez relates his experiences as a fighter pilot in China during World War 2 in this fascinating look at one of the least-known theaters of the war. Beginning with his early experiences with flying planes, Lopez takes the reader through his enlistment, training, deployment, and his combat experience, serving on a frontier where one of the last offensive thrusts by the Japanese was underway. Oct 17, 2007 Laura rated it it was amazing.
People Who Read Into the Teeth of the Tiger Also Read. Inspired by Your Browsing History. Much more than a military history, this book is a detailed description of daily life in wartime China. Air & Space Magazine. People Who Read Into the Teeth of the Tiger Also Read. A fine addition to our knowledge of World War II, especially war in the Far East.
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Into the Teeth of the Tiger provides a vivid, pilot’s-eye view of one of the most extended projections of American . Don Lopez was a 23-year-old fighter pilot in China during World War II. His book about those times is one of the best war memoirs I've ever read.
Into the Teeth of the Tiger provides a vivid, pilot’s-eye view of one of the most extended projections of American air power in World War II Asia. Most pilots aren't great writers, and vice versa, but Don is an exception. Postwar, he became an Air Force test pilot and eventually assistant direction of the National Air & Space Museum, where he's been an inspiration to the rest of us.
So ends Donald Lopez's World War II memoir. Likewise, I am not sorry I read this interesting story of a real Flying Tiger. Although the author often fails to put his story into the larger context of the war, it is nonetheless an engaging story
So ends Donald Lopez's World War II memoir. Although the author often fails to put his story into the larger context of the war, it is nonetheless an engaging story. Lopez describes not only his combat experiences but also his friendships, training, and impressions of leadership. Through the good times and the bad, the author makes it quite clear he has never been sorry for joining the Air Force, even in his darkest days of combat. The author intelligently begins with a "there-Iwas" vignette
Don Lopez has written one book, Into the Teeth of the Tiger, that describes his part in World War I. The 23rd Fighter Group had been formed in China to replace the Flying Tigers of the AVG when it was disbanded on July 4, 1942.
Don Lopez has written one book, Into the Teeth of the Tiger, that describes his part in World War II. As a newly commissioned, nineteen-year-old aviator, he fought in China, became an ace, and participated in the early evolution of American air weapons supremacy. Both Tex Hill and Ed Rector, who commanded the 23rd, were aces with the AVG, and Tex was the commander when I reported as a green, nineteen-year-old second lieutenant. That night, in the club, Dick introduced me to Maj.
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