Elmer bendiner's book the fall of fortresses

Elmer bendiner february 11, 1916 september 16, 2001 was an american writer and. Bendiner was not a famous pilot like guy gibson enemy coast ahead he was a navigator who managed to. Trusted writing on history, travel, food and culture since 1949. That was not unusual, but on this particular occasion our gas. Fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner a highquality wwii. Bendiner weaves a tale of his life during those times, using a rambling style of writing in which a dozen metaphors or more i liked the fall of fortresses and i liked it a lot. Our b17 the tondelayo was barraged by flack from nazi antiaircraft guns. During the war, bendiner served as a b17 flying fortress navigator, receiving. A personal account of the most daring, and deadly, american air battles of world war ii, and the rise and fall of paradise, and more on. Usa this story is confirmed in elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses. Fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner hardback, 1981 for. He tells this story of a world war ii bombing run over kassel, gemany.

Jan 30, 2014 elmer bendiner was a b17 navigator during wwii. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner goodreads. Later, as i reflected on the miracle of a twentymillimeter shell. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner vintage 1980 hardcover wwii european theater military aviation 1st edition 1st printing in dust jacket. The fall of fortresses is an account of elmer bendiners experiences as a navigator aboard four engine b17 bombers known as flying fortresses, stationed in britain in the second world war. Bendiner was born in pittsburgh to william bendiner, a businessman, and lillian maiden name schwartz. The fall of fortresses, by elmer bendiner 1980 it is a first person account of the air war over europe in ww2, including accurate background information, and analysis of the overall objectives, and how they affected the people on the bottom of the chain of command. While available through other outlets, we want to make it clear that we are not mentioning the book because of. Growing up jewish in an appalachian environment where the ku klux klan was influential and jews. Fall of fortresses paperback may 12, 1980 by elmer bendiner author. He tells this story of a world war ii bombing run over kassel, germany, and the unexpected result of a direct hit on. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Wwii jewish resistance this is a really great true story.

Oct, 20 this story is confirmed in elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Putnam sons, new york, 1980 is itself highly autobiographical but that may be what prompted your original question. Elmer bendiner february 11, 1916 september 16, 2001 citation needed was an american writer and journalist. In elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses, he describes one bombing run over the german city of kassel. As for my copy, i donated it to charity after reading just over half of it. Elmer bendiner was a navigator in a b17 during ww ii. The book contains 120 perspective drawings and architectural plans of more than 55 fortresses and fortified towns along the border between portugal and spain. Reed12345 elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses, g.

Our b17, the tondelayo, was barraged by flak from nazi antiaircraft guns. In elmer bendiner s book, the fall of the fortresses, he describes a bombing run over the german city of kassel. The fall of fortresses is an account of elmer bendiners experiences as a navigator aboard four engine b17 bombers known as flying fortresses, stationed in. The fall of fortresses a personal account of one of the most daring and deadly air battles of the second world war by bendiner, elmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The story, as written in the circulating erumor below, is a paraphrasing of an actual account given by world war 2 war veteran elmer bendiner in his book the fall of fortresses. Mar 17, 2015 the account was allegedly written in a book by elmer bendiner called the fall of fortresses. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner, and a note found in. Fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner a highquality wwii memoir. A personal account of one of the most daring and deadly air battles of the second world war elmer bendiner on. B17 the tondelayo was barraged by flak from nazi antiaircraft guns. That was not unusual, but on this particular occasion our gas tanks were hit. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. But this is not the best place for bendiner the fall of fortresses, the virgin diplomats.

He tells this story of a world war ii bombing run over kassel, germany, and the unexpected result of a direct hit on t. Elmer bendiner is the author of the fall of fortresses 4. This is an account of elmer bendiners experiences as a navigator aboard four engine b17 bombers known as flying fortresses, stationed in britain in the second world war. Our b17 the tondelayo was barraged by flak from german antiaircraft guns. The rise and fall of paradise by elmer bendiner kirkus. Fall of fortresses by bendiner, elmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 12, 1980 looking back, authornavigator bendiner tautly interweaves an account of his experiences aboard a ww ii b17 with a reappraisal of the allied decision to bomb schweinfurt in 1943. Find the fall of fortresses by bendiner, elmer at biblio. The book is now out of print but the team was able to acquire a used copy at.

Army air corps navigator who flew in the nose of b17 flying fortresses during world war two and this is his memoir. Our b17 the tondelayo was barraged by flak from nazi antiaircraft guns. The orange lyrics book does not have the line at all. The fall of fortresses by bendiner, elmer find the fall of fortresses by bendiner, elmer at biblio. He tells the story of a bombing run over kassel, germany, and the unexpected result of a direct hit on their gas tanks. Jan 05, 2015 this story is confirmed in elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses. That was typical, but on this particular occasion our gas tanks were hit. Elmer bendiner 19162001 author of the fall of fortresses. A personal account of the most daring and deadly american air battles of world war ii bendiner, elmer published by g. Elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses, he describes one bombing run over the german city of kassel. Lovely lane united methodist church cedar rapids a note. The work contains drawings of all the 56 portuguese border castles. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner 1980, paperback.

That was not unusual, but on this particular occasion, our gas tanks were hit. Fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner, paperback barnes. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner vintage 1980 hard. A personal account of one of the most daring and deadly air battles of the second world war bendiner, elmer on. Good ww ii story the leading glock forum and community.

Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses, he tells of a b17 flying fortress flying a bombing mission over the german city of kassel toward the end of world war ii. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers what makes biblio. The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner vintage 1980 hardcover wwii european theater military aviation 1st edition 1st printing in dust jacket lot 165. A personal account of the most daring, and deadly, american air battles of world war ii first edition by bendiner, elmer isbn. Elmer bendiner books list of books by author elmer bendiner. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The fall of fortresses would be well worth reading as a personal account alone, but it is much more. A personal account of one of the most daring and deadly air battles of the second world war new edition by elmer bendiner isbn. See all books authored by elmer bendiner, including the fall of fortresses. A vivid, poignant recreation of the european air war, as seen. He tells this story of a sortie over kassel, germany, and the unexpected result of a. Aug 18, 2018 fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner a highquality wwii memoir this is a very fine book.

The fall of fortresses by elmer bendiner, and a note found. Small contributions holy trinity evangelical lutheran church. But if you enjoyed similar liberalslanted, antiwar books like the war lover john hersey and serenade to the big bird bert stiles, youll probably love the fall of fortresses. May 22, 2018 wwii jewish resistance this is a really great true story. If grease is right, its probably a reference to greasepainttheatrical makeup, no doubt ubiquitous within the bbc and among those actors and other showbusiness types who plied their trade there. Elmer bendiner was a navigator in a b17 bomber during the second world war. No one is impressed with the wonlost record of the referee. Jan 17, 2016 this story is confirmed in elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses. A personal account of the most daring, and deadly, american air battles of world war ii by former usaaf crewmember elmer bendiner. The account was allegedly written in a book by elmer bendiner called the fall of fortresses. In elmer bendiners book, the fall of fortresses, he described one bombing run over the german city of kassel.