R. Grey Hoover
paperback, Kindle eBook | Pages: 250 pages Rating: 4.27 | 83 Users | 12 Reviews
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| Title | : | Kicker |
| Author | : | R. Grey Hoover |
| Book Format | : | paperback, Kindle eBook |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 250 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2012 by Xlibris/ R Grey Hoover |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Horror |
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Based on the actual experiences of American soldiers during World War II, KICKER features the lives of those who fought in the China, Burma and India Theatre, also known as CBI. Written by R Grey Hoover, this book showcases one of the most unheard of forces that fought in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces during the Second World War.Compelling, insightful and moving, this book tells the story of a family caught in the throes of war. It pays tribute to the bravery of a family with a 165 year tradition of service to their country. It reenacts the understated heroism of valiant men who were sent off fourteen thousand miles from their homeland to battle all the harsh elements of nature and the life-threatening attacks of hostile enemy forces. In the hopes of reminiscing his father’s life in the military, Grey writes this historical novel to bring to light the significant efforts of war veterans whose struggles may not have been recognized by many.
Little is known about the CBI Theatre. This was even referred to as the Forgotten Front due mainly to the fact that the men who fought in this zone had received very little amount of supplies and support from the government. The soldiers did not have enough provisions and had limited supply of rations. A man named Sam Huber was a part of this group. In his son’s effort to bring to life his father’s accomplishments not only as a soldier, but also as a family man, Sam’s story is told in this powerful work that will inevitably stir readers.
KICKER inspires readers to appreciate and honor the courage, strength and endurance of war veterans who risked their lives and the welfare of their families in order to fight for the very freedom that is now being enjoyed by millions.
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| ISBN: | 9781477142 |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.27 From 83 Users | 12 ReviewsCriticism Regarding Books Kicker
Author R. Grey Hoovers authentic story centers on a kicker. During WW II the CBI Theater was a huge expanse of land from Manchuria to India with extreme weather conditions. This nickname was given to aircrew members who literally laid on their backs and kicked supplies off an aircraft carrier to soldiers on front lines. Kickers also picked up supplies. As the hero lets the reader in on the dangerous experience, we learn and gain appreciation. R. Grey Hoover has combined both historical factsA great read! I have read about the Burma- India- China theater before, but this my first acquaintance with the supply planes. A wonderful story with a touch of home as well.
I love this type of read! Great author and great person.
How can you not love a book like this? There are so many books and movies about WWII, but hardly any like this. This is a refreshing take on the war from the perspective of those who dropped supplies down to the forces, and those on the ground who needed it most. I'm such a huge fan of the Author now that I've read this book. You can feel every emotion and hardship the characters endured. It is clear that the Author drew great knowledge from his extensive research, from not only his own father
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"Kicker" is a well-researched and fascinating novel about the 'Forgotten Front' namely the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre of War during WWII.Although this is a work of fiction, the whole work has a real feeling of authenticity about it as we follow the adventures of Sam Huber, a country boy from Central Pennsylvania, as he is plunged into the largest war in the history of mankind.This is a great read which will please history buffs and action readers alike.
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