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Up and At ’Em
Up and At ’Em
Author: Harold E. Hartney
Condition: Poor
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Up and At ’Em is a vivid firsthand memoir of World War I aerial combat by Harold E. Hartney, a Canadian-born pilot who rose to command American pursuit squadrons. Hartney traces the rapid evolution of air warfare—from fragile early biplanes to brutal dogfights over the Western Front—while blending technical observation with human drama: mission planning and tactics sit alongside sharp portraits of comrades, the thrill of flight, and the emotional cost of combat, giving readers an immersive, personal view of the pioneers of military aviation.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
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Title: Up and At ’Em
Type of Book
Autobiography
Memoir
Personal narrative
Military biography
Aviation memoir
Theater(s) of War
Main Nations / Sides Involved
Allies
Operations / Campaigns (WWI)
Focus / Subject Matter
U.S. Army Air Service
Fighter (pursuit) aviation
Combat flying in World War I
Air combat over the Western Front
Life of a fighter ace
Command of a pursuit (fighter) group
American pilots and squadrons in France
Training and operations of early military aviators
Weapons / Aircraft (as a group, not specific models)
Fighter aircraft (“pursuit planes”) of World War I
Combat aircraft of the U.S. Air Service in France
Visual / Illustrative Content
Persons / Units Specifically Noted in References
Themes and Descriptive Keywords (WWI)
World War I aviation
Air warfare on the Western Front
Fighter aces
American Expeditionary Forces in France
Squadron and group command in combat
Firsthand combat experience
Early military aviation history
Classification / Tagging (High-Level)
World War I > Western Front > Air War
Allies > United States > Air Service
Biography > Military > Aviation
Memoir > Combat > Fighter pilot
Book Condition: Poor
Book Condition: Poor
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
