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When he left Hollywood in March 1941, Jimmy Stewart was Americas boy next door movie star and a recent Academy Award winner. He left all that behind to join the United States Army Air Corps and fulfill his family mission to serve his countryonly to face obstacle after obstacle from both Hollywood and Washington. Finally he made his way to the European Theater, where several neardeath experiences and the loss of men under his command took away his youthful good looks. The war finally won, he returned home with millions of other veterans to face an uncertain future, suffering what we now know as PTSD. For the next half century, Stewart refused to discuss his combat experiences and took the story of his service to the grave. Mission presents the first indepth look at Stewarts life as a Squadron Commander in the skies over Germany, from takeoff to landing and every key moment in between. Author Robert Matzen sifted through thousands of Air Force combat reports and the Stewart personnel files; interviewed surviving aviators who flew with Stewart; visited the James Stewart Papers at Brigham Young University; flew in the cockpits of the B17 Flying Fortress and B24 Liberator; and walked the earth of air bases in England used by Stewart in his combat missions of 194345. What emerges in Mission is the story of a Jimmy Stewart you never knew until now, a story more fantastic than any he brought to the screen.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe'? A: The book focuses on the life of Jimmy Stewart as a Squadron Commander during World War II, providing an in-depth look at his experiences in the European Theater.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe' is Robert Matzen.
- Q: What was Jimmy Stewart's background before joining the military? A: Before joining the military, Jimmy Stewart was a popular movie star and an Academy Award winner, known as America’s boy next door.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 3, 2020.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book discuss Jimmy Stewart's post-war experiences? A: Yes, the book also addresses Stewart's return home and his struggles with PTSD after the war.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: The author sifted through Air Force combat reports, personal files, interviewed surviving aviators, and visited archives to gather information for the book.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, the book provides a unique perspective on military history through the lens of a famous figure, making it suitable for readers interested in the subject.
- Q: Can I find personal insights from Jimmy Stewart in this book? A: The book includes insights from interviews and research, but it is noted that Stewart himself did not discuss his combat experiences publicly.