Winged Victory is a novel written by Moss Hart, published in 1944. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a group of American pilots who are sent to fight in France. The main character is a young pilot named David Flanner, who is eager to prove himself in battle. The novel explores the experiences of the pilots as they face the dangers of flying and the emotional toll of war. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of aerial combat and the camaraderie among the pilots. It also delves into the ...
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Winged Victory is a novel written by Moss Hart, published in 1944. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a group of American pilots who are sent to fight in France. The main character is a young pilot named David Flanner, who is eager to prove himself in battle. The novel explores the experiences of the pilots as they face the dangers of flying and the emotional toll of war. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of aerial combat and the camaraderie among the pilots. It also delves into the personal lives of the characters, including their relationships with loved ones back home. The novel is written in a lyrical style and has been praised for its emotional depth and authenticity.Winged Victory was based on Hart's own experiences as a pilot during World War I. The book was a critical and commercial success, and has been adapted into a play and a film. It is considered a classic of war literature and a poignant portrayal of the sacrifices made by soldiers in times of conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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