Shot Down Book Available on Amazon

This is no ordinary memoir of a World War II father. The literature of the Second World War is filled with volumes written by sons and daughters, nieces and nephews who step into the shoes of the historian, hoping to preserve a small piece of their family’s history. Only a few are successful. With Shot Down and the story of the Flying Fortress Susan Ruth, Steve Snyder has reached a level of scholarship few amateur historians achieve. Snyder’s story of his father and the Susan Ruth crew provides valuable details about many aspects of the war: the American home front, separation for young families, training, combat operations, bailing out behind enemy lines, the underground, German atrocities, and behind-the-scenes stories of Belgium civilians who risked all to save American flyers. This is a story that all young Americans should read so that they can learn about the price of victory over the tyranny that was Hitler’s Europe. As each generation comes and goes, World War II fades further into the annals of history. Shot Down keeps the story of real people alive for generations of Americans, many who are not yet born. If we can learn from the lessons in the Susan Ruth story, we can apply those experiences to our own future, and our nation will be the better for it.

Preorder on Amazon at http://bit.ly/ShotDownBook

 

Do you have any financial interest in the book? I.e. are you the author, publisher, etc?

 

I am the author. The quote posted was by Vernon L. Williams, Ph.D., Director, East Anglia Air War Archives.

 

It's genearlly a good idea to indicate so at the time. For one thing most forums such as this are very happy to see authors of relevant works posting on their boards. This is especially true if they are visiting and responding to comments and questions.

Welcome aboard by the way and I'm looking forward to your participation here.

If you haven't already posted on them may suggest the follwoing boards:
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewforum.php?f=19
http://www.j-aircraft.org/smf/index.php?www;board=6
http://www.1jma.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=5
http://www.feldgrau.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=55&sid=75094bac46b1e6d390bd532a4129862e
hopefully those link to the most appropriate subforum.

AS an after thought: If you will be selling signed copies you might want to indicate that here. Some people who frequent this board will be interested and knowing it before they order from Amazon or the like will help.

 

Thank you for the tips.and advice! Much appreciated!

 

Subject moved to correct forum.

 

Which BG/BS were they flying with?

 

The B-17 Susan Ruth crew were in the 369th Squardron of the 306th Bomb Group staioned at Thurleigh.

 

Which Forum was it moved to?

 

Thanks.

It's under "General Discussion", about half-way down the main page.

 

Thanks!