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Belgium ... February 8, 1944 ... Shot Down and AliveFor the first time, the full and complete story of the B17 Flying Fortress Susan Ruth is shared in unbelievable detail. Author Steve Snyders story of his father, Lieutenant Howard Snyder, and the Susan Ruth crew, provides indepth details about many aspects of World War II few understand or know about including the: separation for young families as men went off to war; training before heading to foreign soil; military combat operations; underground and resistance and what Lt. Snyder did when he joined it; German atrocities toward captured crew and civilians; behindthescenes stories of the Belgium civilians who risked all to save American flyers who were in the air one moment, spiraling down in flames the next; creation and dedication of the monument to the Susan Ruth and its crew located in Macquenoise, Belgium in 1989Shot Down was created from the vast number of letters and journals of Howard Snyder; diaries of men and women on the ground who rescued, sheltered and hid the crew; and interviews conducted by historians. Centered around the 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England, it is informative, insightful and captivating.For most, 70 years is a long time ago. World War II fades in importance as each year goes by. Shot Down moves history out of the footnotes into reality, keeping the stories of real people alive as they experience being shot down. You are there, almost holding your breath as Lt. Snyder gets his crew out of his B17 when bailing out over Nazi occupied Europe.
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This book tells a compelling story about Howard Snyder and his crew, but I found some sections dragged on a bit. It's really interesting, especially the parts about their missions, but I wish it was a bit more fast-paced. Still, I enjoyed the insight into their lives during such a tough time.
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Thomas Anderson
Inspiring Tale of Courage
I just finished reading the story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B17 Susan Ruth. It’s a well-researched account that really captures the bravery and struggles they faced during the war. The way the author details the events made me feel like I was right there with them. Perfect for history buffs like me!
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Liam O'Sullivan
Disappointed with the Content Quality
I was excited to read about the B17 Susan Ruth, but the writing felt lacking and not as engaging as I hoped. I expected more personal anecdotes from the pilot and crew, but some parts felt too dry. It’s an important story, but I think it could have been told better.
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