Night After Night New Zealanders in Bomber Command
“Night After Night: New Zealanders in Bomber Command” by Max Lambert, published by HarperCollins in 2007, offers a comprehensive exploration of the contributions made by New Zealanders in Bomber Command during World War II. This 528-page book presents a detailed history filled with facts, figures, and personal anecdotes, shedding light on the experiences of the 1,850 young airmen who lost their lives in bombers while flying from British bases. The narrative highlights both the valor and the challenges faced by these servicemen, often overshadowed by the more celebrated fighter aces.
Readers will find a wealth of information that includes both humorous and harrowing examples, drawn from the accounts of survivors, family members, and fellow servicemen. The book delves into the roles of pilots, gunners, navigators, and other crew members who endured the dangers of flying into enemy fire, often under extreme conditions. By focusing on the personal stories and adventures of these individuals, “Night After Night” serves as a significant contribution to military history, illuminating a largely untold chapter of World War II that encompasses themes of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience.
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While the fighter aces in their Hurricanes and Spitfires have had their WW2 exploits well celebrated, most of us know much less about the contribution made by thousands of New Zealanders who fought and died in what proved to be one of England’s most potent weapons – Bomber Command.In this detailed history, full of facts, figures, names, anecdotes and both humorous and harrowing examples, Night After Night is a deeply moving account that is fulsome in detail and personal material provided by survivors, family members, colleagues and fellow serviceman. 1850 young New Zealand airmen died in bombers flying from British bases during the war and so far their story is largely untold. Many more were wounded and others became POWs after surviving horrendous crashes and forced landings. As well as the pilots, gunners, navigators, radio crew and bombardiers also battled fear, fatigue and the associated risks of flying into enemy fire sitting on top of huge quantities of high explosives night after night after night – hence the evocative title. this will be a significant contribution to our military history – a book with huge potential, and hundreds of moving stories and adventures.
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