Conception to D-Day. The Eighth Air Force rose from a small cadre of young men to a fierce fighting force that ultimately destroyed Germany's ability to wage war. USAF veteran Warren Bodie delves deep into his immense photographic collection to reveal the history of the men, the units and the machines that banded together to heroically abolish the Axis forces. Rare color photographs and in-depth text depict the rise of this thunderous force as it delivered ultimate success to the Allies.