{"product_id":"ploesti-the-great-ground-air-battle-of-1-august-1943","title":"Ploesti: The Great Ground-Air Battle of 1 August 1943","description":"On August 1, 1943, an enormous armada of America B-24 Liberator bombers roared at nearly treetop level over the peaceful farms and villages of Romania. This mission was Operation Tidal Wave. Its targetâ â the taproot of German might,â Hitlerâ s giant oil refineries at Ploesti. Hundreds of U.S. airmen had volunteered for the mission despite warnings that half might not return. In thirty minutes, more firepower was exchanged than in two Gettysburgs, and five men earned the Medal of Honor. Ploesti presents a vivid reconstruction of a dramatic and controversial mission.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1574881442\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1574881442.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Dugan, James;Stewart, Carroll\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338526064701,"sku":"BVV.1574881442.G","price":5.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1574881442-0.jpg?v=1783925177","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/ploesti-the-great-ground-air-battle-of-1-august-1943","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}