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	The Guadalcanal Air War: Col. Jefferson Deblanc's Story by Jefferson J. Deblanc
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Product Details Binding Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number 940.54265933 EAN 9781589805873 ISBN 1589805879 Manufacturer Pelican Publishing Company Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 240 Publication Date April 15, 2008 Publisher Pelican Publishing Company Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description DeBlanc first saw action in World War II at the island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. From his very first day there, he proved himself as a talented fighter pilot. He shot down two Betty bombers on his first day and soon began to lead his own squadron in the air. Within weeks, he was considered to be part of the flying elite, the Marine Fighter Aces. 'The Guadalcanal Air War' is DeBlanc's firsthand account of his training and the events on Guadalcanal. It is DeBlanc's journey as a man as he discovers the value of life, including his own. Because of the efforts of men like DeBlanc, the battles fought on and above Guadalcanal marked a turning point in the war and ended Japanese expansion. DeBlanc first saw action in World War II at the island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific. From his very first day there, he proved himself as a talented fighter pilot. He shot down two Betty bombers on his first day and soon began to lead his own squadron in the air. Within weeks, he was considered to be part of the flying elite, the Marine Fighter Aces. 'The Guadalcanal Air War' is DeBlanc's firsthand account of his training and the events on Guadalcanal. It is DeBlanc's journey as a man as he discovers the value of life, including his own. Because of the efforts of men like DeBlanc, the battles fought on and above Guadalcanal marked a turning point in the war and ended Japanese expansion. 'A gallant officer, a superb airman, and an indomitable fighter . . . [He] rendered decisive assistance during a critical stage of operations.' --Harry S. Truman, Medal of Honor Citation Jefferson J. DeBlanc was born in Lockport, Louisiana. He received the rank of colonel in 1972 from the Marine Corps Reserve. During his service, he was decorated with the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Purple Heart, and the Air Medal with four gold stars. DeBlanc comes from a family deeply connected to the United States military. Customers who bought this item also bought Hell Hawks!: The Untold Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged Hitler's Wehrmacht The Flying Greek: An Immigrant Fighter Ace's WWII Odyssey with the RAF, USAAF, and French Resistance Sinking the Rising Sun: Dog Fighting & Dive Bombing in World War II: A Navy Fighter Pilot's Story Operation Plum: The Ill-Fated 27th Bombardment Group and the Fight for the Western Pacific (Texas A & M University Military History) American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2 (Aircraft of the Aces) Customer Reviews for: The Guadalcanal Air War: Col. Jefferson Deblanc's Story Rating - Fascinating reading in parts of this book. The part of this book that describes Deblanc's Guadalcanal experience is excellent and rates 5 stars. The rest of the book is not nearly as captivating. Overall I rate this an above average aviation book. Rating - Autobiography of a Fighter Ace and Hero! With WWII fliers "going west" at ever-increasing rates, air combat enthusiasts are fortunate that Jefferson DeBlanc, a Marine fighter ace and Medal of Honor winner, decided to write his autobiography. Published in 2008 by Pelican Publishing, GUADALCANAL AIR WAR details the life and times of one of the Greatest Generation's best representatives. A Louisiana native, DeBlanc was one of countless Depression-era kids enthralled by aviation. ... Read More Rating - A worthwhile addition to any World War II library Probably the last Medal of Honor winner of World War II to write his biography, Marine pilot Colonel Jefferson J DeBlanc died in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2007. This is a fine personal narrative from one of the last of the great generation. DeBlanc was born in 1921 in Lockport, Louisiana, and died in his native Louisiana in 2007. In between he packed several lifetimes. He learned to fly at age 19 at Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now known ... Read More Rating - The Life of Col. Jefferson Deblanc I knew the man for 20 years yet didn't know the full story until I read this book. I couln't put it down. I would advise anyone interested in history to read this. It is great I only wish it had been published while he lived. See all books by author Jefferson J. Deblanc

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