Reviews

“A splendid book . . . a gripping account of one of history’s greatest events.”

—Stephen E. Ambrose, New York Times bestselling author of D-Day and Band of Brothers

“Major General Sweeney’s personal account of this historic event that ended World War II is revealed in a way that makes you feel like you are in the plane alongside the crew as they undertake their hazardous, breathtaking mission. A must read for any student of WWII.”

—Senator John McCain

“At a time when all too many revisionists want to re-write the history of World War II and the decision to use nuclear weapons to end it, General Sweeney has given us the first person account of those momentous events. As the only pilot who participated in both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Chuck Sweeney vividly portrays the dawning of the nuclear age and explains why it was necessary. “

—former Vice President Dick Cheney

“Compelling . . . an exciting tale. . . . Every American who harbors guilt about our use of atomic bombs will find peace of mind after reading Gen. Sweeney’s gripping story.”

—James A. Lovell, Astronaut, Gemini 7 and 12, Apollo 8 and 13

“A candid account, as authentic as it is arresting, providing the ultimate insider’s tale of this fateful mission.”

—James MacGregor Burns, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom