“A remarkable feat of historic investigation, technical analysis and cultural retrospective”
“The definitive book about Glenn Miller”
SOLVING A MYSTERY
A notable achievement, Glenn Miller Declassified from Potomac Books is the critically acclaimed biography of bandleader Glenn Miller, who disappeared at the height of his fame on December 15, 1944. Weaving together social and military history, Dennis M. Spragg presents a critically praised narrative that reads like both a mystery and investigative journalism. Consequently, this is the definitive story of what really happened to one of America’s most iconic musical legends. Here is a preview:
Glenn Miller, the most popular musician in the world, boarded a military airplane in England on Friday, December 15, 1944, for a flight to France. The airplane took off but never arrived. Since that day, his disappearance has been a magnet for speculation. But was he aboard the airplane? What route did the pilot fly? How or where did the Noorduyn C-64 “Norseman” crash? Why was Glenn Miller in England and traveling to France? Also, did the Eighth Air Force and Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), search for the plane or investigate what happened? Furthermore, did they cover up the details? Spragg reveals all the facts for the first time in Glenn Miller Declassified.
NEW, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE
Why Glenn Miller set aside his lucrative entertainment career to join the United States Army Air Forces is a remarkable patriotic story. Firstly, Dennis reveals the encouragement that Miller received from Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gen. Henry H. Arnold and other important officials. Additionally, Lt. Col. David Niven was Director of SHAEF Broadcasting and Miller’s close associate. Secondly, Dennis documents Niven’s key role for the first time anywhere. Then, he clearly illustrates the important responsibilities and stress that led Miller to board the fateful flight. Plus, he also describes in detail Miller’s activities with organizations including the Army Air Forces, SHAEF, the BBC and the Office of War Information.
LISTEN TO
“UNCLE SAM PRESENTS”
Saturday, February 26, 1944
NBC Studio 6-A, New York
(OWI-VOA)
A STUDY IN LEADERSHIP
Therefore, Glenn Miller became America’s number one bandleader through a combination of skill, intuition, and good fortune. Certainly, he successfully met public taste with musical integrity. But by volunteering for the armed forces, he established a new standard of musical leadership and unparalleled public service. In other words, skillfully utilizing the unlimited wartime resources of the government, he put together the best musical organization that ever existed. Moreover, he endured an exhausting schedule and stressful management responsibilities to bring American music to the Allied forces and people of Britain and Europe. Consequently, his Army Air Forces Band was the embodiment of American culture for the Allied forces, the British people and Europe.
INTERVIEW
In conclusion, Dennis M. Spragg discusses his motivation and experience researching and writing Glenn Miller Declassified. Moreover, learn more about Glenn Miller’s life and career: