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This issue, we are giving away three copies of Playing for Keeps: legendary athletes in combat during World War II by Christopher Warner.
Whether hitting home runs, scoring touchdowns, or breaking world records, these superstars were a rare breed. But they would also prove their mettle in a different arena, taking part in some of the biggest battles in history.
Drawn from military service records, battle reports, and first-hand accounts, Playing for Keeps offers insight into the combat experiences on the battlefields of World War II of the some of the finest American athletes from the ‘Greatest Generation’.
This issue, three lucky winners will each receive a copy of the book, courtesy of NFB Publishing.
To find out more about the publisher, please visit http://www.nfbpublishing.com.
For a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: Which two-time American Olympic bobsleigh gold medallist flew with the RAF in the Battle of Britain? Enter online at www.military-history.org.
Our caption competition continues online. Find out more at http://www.military-history.org.
