A gentleman for whom i have tremendous respect in the field of military history more widely. We share a great interest in the First World War and have both done work in that era. His work is not at all limited can see war i as you today, but to world war ii and other conflicts in American Military history. The militarynth museum and library a joint awarded him the Military Museum and Library Literature award for Lifetime Achievement in military writing. I cannot think of anybody who deserves it more. [applause] thanks very much, ed. Are you ready to take to the air . Are you tired of being on the ground . Have you had enough no . You are about to get more but from above. Look above you. T51, but it is in the insignia and colors of the 15th air force, not the eighth. There is a b17 somewhere up there. I told the panel that if i got high enough on what they discussed, i would fly the damn thing. Be ready for a tremendous performance. It could get very physical, not just scholarly. But i
Cspans American History tv continues. You can find the full schedule on your Program Guide or cspan. Org history. Welcome to this Virtual Event series. Hard to believe but we have been open 50 years this year. We have some great authors to share some time with us. Tonight we have giles milton, bestselling author of 11 works of narrative history. His most recent works work is churchills ministry of ungentlemanly warfare, being developed into a major tv series. He also published in 25 languages. He was in london and burgundy. He is in conversation tonight with editor of literary and market fiction and memoir, author of local girl and we wish you luck and the wild ride of publication. Acquisitions for holt include happiness which was a Reese Witherspoon and the parking lot attendant which is a New York Times notable book and shortlist. Victoria goslings before the room. Welcome, giles milton, good to see you tonight. Thank you, so nice to be here. Hello to both of you. Great to be here. I
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