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Spearhead hero buck marsh sits down with adam makos to share the story of his friend byron mitchell and. The men were pilots from starkly different backgrounds serving in the korean war. For readers of unbroken comes an unforgettable tale of courage from americas forgotten war in korea, by the new york times bestselling author of a higher call devotion tells the inspirational story of the us navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought to defend a white new englander from the countryclub scene. National bestseller from americas forgotten war in korea comes an unforgettable tale of courage by the author of a higher call. I read this 420 book in two days, day one was while i was receiving my infusion of rituximab. The book, writes the author, is an inspirational story of an unlikely. Michael tougias, coauthor of the finest hours once again, adam makos demonstrates himself as a rising star in historical nonfiction. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon. Read devotion an epic story of heroism, friendship, and sacrifice by adam makos available from rakuten kobo. Navys most famous aviator duo, lieutenant tom hudner and ensign jesse brown, and the marines they fought to defend.
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