STEPHEN HARDING
Last to Die A Defeated Empire, a Forgotten Mission, and the Last American Killed in World War II
“A moving yet also scholarly work…. Anyone who enjoyed Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken will love this work of history that reads like a thriller.”—Andrew Roberts
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n this rousing tale of air combat, bravery, cowardice, hubris, and determina- tion, all set during the turbulent and confus -
ing final days of World War II, New York Times bestselling author Stephen Harding details the war’s last American combat death.
“A neat blend of military and technological history.… A worthy sortie.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A tour de force of discovery and storytelling.” —Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air
“[A] ripping account…impressive and inspiring.” —Publishers Weekly
ALSO BY STEPHEN HARDING
STEPHEN HARDING is the author of eight previous books, including New York Times bestseller The Last Battle.He is currently editor-in-chief of Military History magazine and lives in Northern Virginia.
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