Le Dr. Miller est professeur d'histoire au Lafayette College, spécialisé dans l'histoire américaine avec un accent particulier sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Son travail explore en profondeur les moments et les batailles décisifs de ce conflit mondial, éclairant le courage et les luttes stratégiques des personnes impliquées. Il aborde également des thèmes plus larges de l'histoire américaine, offrant aux lecteurs des récits historiques captivants.
BOMBER COMMAND meets BAND OF BROTHERS in this riveting account of the American Eighth Air Force in World War II and the story of the young men who flew the bombers that were instrumental in bringing Nazi Germany to its knees.
The story follows 14-year-old Don and his younger brother as they escape their abusive home life in 1956, prompted by a heated argument with their father. After stealing money for their journey, the brothers embark on a bike trip from Illinois to Florida, unaware of the dangers that await them, including a predatory killer in Chicago. The narrative explores themes of familial neglect, the quest for freedom, and the harsh realities of their world as they seek a better life away from their troubled past.