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Military - A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II

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Book Synopsis: THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: “Beautifully told.”—CNN • “A remarkable story...worth retelling and celebrating.”—USA Today • “Oh, it’s a good one!”—Fox News A “beautiful story of a brotherhood between enemies” emerges from the horrors of World War II in this New York Times bestseller by the author of Devotion, now a Major Motion Picture. December, 1943: A badly damaged American bomber struggles to fly over wartime Germany. At the controls is twenty-one-year-old Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown. Half his crew lay wounded or dead on this, their first mission. Suddenly, a Messerschmitt fighter pulls up on the bomber’s tail. The pilot is German ace Franz Stigler—and he can destroy the young American crew with the squeeze of a trigger...What happened next would defy imagination and later be called “the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II.”The U.S. 8th Air Force would later classify what happened between them as “top secret.” It was an act that Franz could never mention for fear of facing a firing squad. It was the encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for forty years until, as old men, they would search the world for each other, a last mission that could change their lives forever.

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Experience the gripping and awe-inspiring true story of combat and chivalry in the war-torn skies of World War II with "A Higher Call." This international bestseller has captivated readers worldwide with its beautifully told narrative and unforgettable characters. From CNN to Fox News, critics and readers alike have praised this remarkable story, calling it a must-read and a true gem.

Step into the shoes of Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown, a young American bomber pilot whose first mission takes a disastrous turn. With his crew wounded and dead, he finds himself struggling to keep his damaged aircraft airborne over enemy territory in wartime Germany. But just when all hope seems lost, an unexpected encounter changes everything.

On the bomber's tail appears Franz Stigler, a German ace fighter pilot. Instead of delivering a fatal blow, Franz makes a decision that goes against all notions of wartime enmity. He chooses compassion and honor over vengeance, sparing the young American crew from certain death. This act of mercy would be classified as "top secret" by the U.S. 8th Air Force, an act that could have cost Franz his life had it been discovered.

"A Higher Call" is not only a tale of two enemies who found a bond in the midst of war but also a testament to the power of humanity and the enduring spirit of courage. This extraordinary encounter haunted both men for years to come, leading them on a journey to seek each other out in later life. Their search would become a last mission that has the potential to change their lives forever.

Don't miss this incredible story of bravery, compassion, and unlikely friendship. Order your copy of "A Higher Call" today and immerse yourself in a world where the lines between enemies blur and the power of compassion triumphs over the chaos of war.

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