America's Few puzzle examines the split-second decisions that

examines the split-second decisions that the directors and astronauts were forced to make in a field where mistakes are unthinkable

O’Connell captures these men’s unique charisma as he chronicles the paths they forged—from their upbringings to their educations to their storied military careers—experiences that shaped them into majestic leaders who would play major roles in saving the free world and preserving the security of the United States in times of unparalleled danger

The government launched a campaign to sell the importance of the war effort and to encourage women to join the workforce

as well as an inset showing the broader movements of the military forces

chemist Alice Ball

America's Few puzzle examines the split-second decisions thatUsing the stories of Gregory Pappy Boyington and Joseph Smokey Joe Foss, two top scoring fighter aces, this fascinating book explores US Marine Corps aviation over the South Pacific. Americas Few delves into the history of US Marine Corps aviation in World War II, following the feats of the Corps top scoring aces in the skies over Guadalcanal. Marine Corps aviation began in 1915, functioning as a self contained expeditionary force. During the interwar