Bøger af Dean E Hess

Battle Hymn: From Chaplain to Fighter Pilot, first published in 1956, is the inspirational autobiographical account of U.S. Air Force Colonel Dean Hess (born 1917). Hess details his experiences as a combat pilot in both World War Two and the Korean conflict. He flew more than 300 missions over France, Germany, and Korea and received numerous decorations from both the U.S. and Korean governments. His service was the subject of the 1957 film of the same name, starring Rock Hudson.Prior to the Second World War, Hess was a Protestant minister living in Marietta, Ohio. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hess came to believe that it was not right to ask members of his congregation to fight if he was not prepared to go himself - not as a chaplain but as a combatant.In Korea, in addition to flying combat missions, Hess undertook the daunting task of organizing and training a South Korean air force. He is also remembered for his part in the so-called "Kiddy Car Airlift," the rescue of nearly 1,000 orphans and 80 orphanage staff from the path of the advancing Chinese in December 1950. Although Hess' actual role in the airlift has been somewhat criticized, Hess donated proceeds from Battle Hymn (both the book and movie) to charities helping Korean children. Included are 10 pages of photographs and maps.

Battle Hymn is a non-fiction book written by Dean E. Hess, a former United States Air Force pilot and chaplain. The book tells the story of Hess's experiences during the Korean War, where he served as a fighter pilot and later as a chaplain. The book begins with Hess's training as a pilot and his deployment to Korea, where he flew numerous missions against North Korean and Chinese forces. Hess describes the intense combat he experienced and the toll it took on him and his fellow pilots. After being shot down and surviving a crash, Hess decided to become a chaplain and provide spiritual support to his fellow soldiers. He recounts his experiences ministering to wounded soldiers and comforting those who had lost friends in battle. Throughout the book, Hess reflects on the moral and ethical dilemmas of war and the role of religion in times of conflict. He also offers insights into the challenges faced by military personnel and the impact of war on their mental health. Overall, Battle Hymn is a powerful and moving account of one man's journey through war and his search for meaning and purpose in the midst of chaos and destruction. It is a testament to the courage and resilience of those who serve in the military and a reminder of the human cost of war.Protestant Minister And U. S. Air Force Pilot Tells Of Organizing The South Korean Air Force And Rescuing Korean War Orphans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Protestant Minister And U. S. Air Force Pilot Tells Of Organizing The South Korean Air Force And Rescuing Korean War Orphans.