A Higher Call
The Incredible True Story of Heroism and Chivalry During World War Two
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Robertson Dean
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Four days before Christmas 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to fly over wartime Germany. At its controls was a 21-year-old pilot. Suddenly, a German Messerschmitt fighter pulled up on his tail. Worse, the German pilot was an ace, a man able to destroy the American bomber in the squeeze of a trigger. What happened next would later be called 'the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II.'
This is the true story of the two pilots whose lives collided in the skies that day: 2nd Lieutenant Charlie Brown, a farm boy from West Virginia, and 2nd Lieutenant Franz Stigler, a former airline pilot from Bavaria who sought to avoid fighting in World War II.
What happened between them was later classified 'top secret.' It was an act that Franz could never mention or else face a firing squad. It was an encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for forty years...
©2013 Adam Makos (P)2014 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about A Higher Call
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- Sean
- 24-12-2016
Absolutely loved this book.
Bought a tear of joy and wonder to me I loved this story what a magnificent inspired story
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- Mattkiwi111
- 21-04-2019
Brilliant narration!
The reader did a fantastic job. His normal speaking voice was relaxing to listen to (reminded me of someone reading a book by a fireplace). He put on voices to match the different characters that were perfect.
The author did a good job of researching the facts and putting together a narrative that was a ripping story! Best audiobook I’ve listened to in years!
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- JANET
- 25-11-2017
Interesting True Story
I love true stories as they often give the reader much more insight into detail and understanding. I loved this book and would recommend it especially to History students for the above reasons.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-08-2018
one of the best untold story's in history
I have never read many books, I much prefer audio books until I read this
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- Erin
- 08-08-2018
Absolutely Amazing
One of the best Worl War two storya ive ever heard of. Sad parts. Amazing parts. Extremely Incredible.
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- Darrian Williams
- 30-01-2022
An amazing, captivating story
Simply superb.
A humbling tale of the humane side in a tragic time.
Listen for yourself, it will move you.
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- David kingshott
- 26-11-2022
Amazing
This is by far the most amazing story. A must for anyone interested in wartime history.
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- Simon
- 17-06-2024
Absolutely a Must Read/Listen!
One of my favourite audiobooks ever. Get through the first chapter and you will be hooked into the tales of two WW2 pilots and what leads to their mutual interaction and beyond. This book should be a movie. Being able to watch Youtube videos of the two pilot's later meetings is a valuable bonus. My father was in the Royal Airforce during WW2 and his memories align so much with the honour displayed in this book. The narration was so well done too. Brilliant!
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- Bilbo Swaggins
- 03-12-2017
Great listening - recommend it!
An interesting perspective story of a german ace fighter pilot ( franz stigler) and his perspective of the war from its beginning to the end. Recounting the interesting life he lived of how he climbed the ranks of the german airforce. This audiobook shows the interesting perspective and honor it was to be a german fighter pilot. It also reveals the unsaid honor code between fighter pliots on both sides during this time. This book also covers a brief perspective of (Charlie Brown) an American bomber pilot for the B-17 Flying Fortress(named "Ye Olde Pub") plane was severely damaged by German fighters. Luftwaffe pilot Franz Stigler had the opportunity to shoot down the crippled bomber, but did not. This is his story told within franz stiglers timelines.
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- Noela
- 20-04-2015
Exceptional tale.
A story more about German fighter pilots of WWII than the episode headlined. Terrific background well told. More books on the losers are required.
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