--- product_id: 122972219 title: "Gerald AstorThe Mighty Eighth: The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It" brand: "gerald astorkaleo griffithpenguin audio" price: "$53.71" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/122972219-gerald-astorthe-mighty-eighth-the-air-war-in-europe-as store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Gerald AstorThe Mighty Eighth: The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It **Brand:** gerald astorkaleo griffithpenguin audio **Price:** $53.71 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gerald AstorThe Mighty Eighth: The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It by gerald astorkaleo griffithpenguin audio - **How much does it cost?** $53.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/122972219-gerald-astorthe-mighty-eighth-the-air-war-in-europe-as) ## Best For - gerald astorkaleo griffithpenguin audio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gerald astorkaleo griffithpenguin audio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Gerald AstorThe Mighty Eighth: The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91s7zZrlREL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent personal histories. *by G***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 20, 2022* I bought this book after a rainy day visit to the 8th Air Force museum outside of Savannah, GA in the early spring of 2022. My wife’s stepfather had passed away several years ago, and although I knew he was in “The Mighty Eighth” he never talked about it. In the reception hall after the funeral there was a table with pictures and other mementos of his life, including the Distinguished Flying Cross he received so long ago. I knew about the museum and because of this personal connection I had always wanted to visit it. It was a moving experience to see an actual B-17, and when I left I began looking for a book that might help me to understand what those years were like for him. This book by Gerald Astor is exactly that. It is comprised of extensive personal histories of many of the men who flew in the 8th Air Force during the bombing campaign over Northwestern Europe in WWII. Each man has his own story to tell, and while many shared similar experiences, every one is unique. The combination of emotions that these stories convey as these young men flew through terrible weather, battled swarms of FW-190s and ME-109s, and approached dense clouds of black and red flak bursts with no option but to fly straight though to the target. There’s really only one word that can be used to describe them… heroes. The randomness of fate that decided who survived and who didn’t is clearly illustrated in these stories. With loss rates ranging from the horrendous 29% of the Black Thursday raid on Schweinfurt, to the considerably milder 2.2% loss by the end of Big Week later in the war after the arrival of large numbers of the P-51 Mustang, you can share the feelings of fear and determination on the way to the target, the desperate attempts to keep wounded crew mates alive and wounded planes in the air, the confusion and chaotic attempts to exit a hopelessly damaged plane, or the exhilaration of survival and a safe return to base in England. I’ve read a lot of books about WWII, this is one of the best. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 25, 2023* Good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars RIVETING -- COMBAT IS HELL. *by B***U on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 30, 2022* Fascinating first-person vignettes by various air crews, e,g., pilot, navigator, bombardier, gunner, radioman, during WWII in Europe. Disturbing regarding the upper military echelon's decision for bombers to fly without protective fighters, and thereby, maintain requisite tight formations against enemy aircraft which resulted in numerous unexpected horrific collisions. The bombs dropped often failed to reach its target. Hence, unjustified reliance upon precision bombing and its policy tragically led to wasteful devastation: lives, planes, fuel, supplies. The author deftly portrays the men who bravely fought under despicable conditions. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/122972219-gerald-astorthe-mighty-eighth-the-air-war-in-europe-as](https://www.desertcart.us/products/122972219-gerald-astorthe-mighty-eighth-the-air-war-in-europe-as) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*