World War II has left an indelible mark on the fabric of human
history. The exploits of men like Hitler and Mussolini, Roosevelt
and Churchill are chronicled in countless books and movies. Their
names and their actions will never be forgotten-and for good
reason. To gain a deeper understanding of the war's impact,
however, we must look beyond the names that grace the pages of
textbooks and recognize the sacrifices of the anonymous soldiers
who risked life and limb to serve the country they loved.
With each passing year, their stories-which persist only through
the oral history passed from generation to generation-fade into the
ether of time. As a boy, author William S. Murray listened to his
grandfather's stories about training as a pilot during World War II
with rapt attention. In an effort to preserve these memories,
Murray sat down with his grandfather, Thomas Stewart, to record
these stories for posterity. Stewart shares memories both happy and
bittersweet, from his beginnings in Byhalia, Mississippi, through
his experiences as a pilot during the war years.
"Journey to War" is not the story of familiar heroes like
Eisenhower, Patton, and MacArthur. This is the story of one
ordinary man doing his part to serve his country during
extraordinary times. This is the story of Second Lieutenant Thomas
Stewart and the men with whom he served.
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