Description: Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff (2013) First Ed. Editorial Reviews Book Description On November 5, 1942, a US cargo plane slammed into the Greenland Ice Cap. Four days later, the B-17 assigned to the search-and-rescue mission became lost in a blinding storm and also crashed. Miraculously, all nine men on board survived, and the US military launched a daring rescue operation. But after picking up one man, the Grumman Duck amphibious plane flew into a severe storm and vanished. Frozen in Time tells the story of these crashes and the fate of the survivors, bringing vividly to life their battle to endure 148 days of the brutal Arctic winter, until an expedition headed by famed Arctic explorer Bernt Balchen brought them to safety. Mitchell Zuckoff takes the reader deep into the most hostile environment on earth, through hurricane-force winds, vicious blizzards, and subzero temperatures. Moving forward to today, he recounts the efforts of the Coast Guard and North South Polar Inc. – led by indefatigable dreamer Lou Sapienza – who worked for years to solve the mystery of the Duck’s last flight and recover the remains of its crew. A breathtaking blend of mystery and adventure Mitchell Zuckoff's Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II is also a poignant reminder of the sacrifices of our military personnel and a tribute to the everyday heroism of the US Coast Guard.Review: Another Great Survival Book by Zuckoff!!! This another outstanding history of survival of military people lost and being able to survive for a long period of time. I first read Lost in Shangri La by Zuckoff. That book drew me to this one. Zuckoff is excellent in this type of writing. He has gone back and pieced together a story that had been lost to history. I would hope he would do more of these types of books in the future. They are fascinating to read. Especially when you know they are real stories and not made up in someone else mind. Zuckoff intersperses this tale of three crashes of separate planes on Greenland's icy land with the recovery attempt of the Duck. Finding the Duck is a determination tale of a few people who want to bring back every service man that is still MIA. I admired their determination in this, although I think the book would have stood alone with the just the 1942-43 part of the story. I learned a lot about Greenland and the strategic part it played in WWII. A great book for anyone who has an interest in this type of history. The book is in good used condition. There is a marker dot on the side of the pages. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N4 31/10/24
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Frozen in Time : an Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Year: 2013
Topic: Polar Regions, Military / World War II, Military / General, Military / United States, General, Emergency Management, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Item Height: 1.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Technology & Engineering, History
Item Weight: 22 Oz
Author: Mitchell Zuckoff
Item Length: 9.1 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Hardcover
