A review by mellison4
Flyboys: A True Story of Courage by James Bradley

5.0

I learned so much about the Pacific War in this book, the international relations leading up to it, and the cultural differences during the conflict. I was horrified and ashamed of the American actions in the Pacific, even before WW2, but equally disgusted by the actions of the Japanese. This book absolutely drives home the fact that there are no winners in war, it's hell for everyone involved. This book shook me, challenged my beliefs, revealed facts and figures that literally kept me up at night. But I learned so much and I'm glad for knowing it, however hard it was to read. Great book, absolutely recommend, not for the faint of heart but required reading in my opinion.