Bibliograph

The school the Aztec Eagles built, by Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson

Type

Label

The school the Aztec Eagles built, by Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Grade 4-6; ages 4-11

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The school the Aztec Eagles built

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

820120046

Responsibility statement

by Dorinda Makanaonalani Nicholson

Summary

"A photo-illustrated book about the Aztec Eagles, Mexico's World War II Air Force squadron interwoven with the story of Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, whose service was rewarded with the building of a school in his village. Includes glossary, author's note, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher"In May 1942, a German U-boat torpedoed two unarmed Mexican oil tankers off the Gulf Coast, forcing Mexico to enter World War II. With the help of United States President Roosevelt, Mexican President Camacho arranged to send one Air Force squadron to fight in the war. Thirty-eight of Mexico's top pilots, and about two hundred sixty additional military crew, were carefully selected to form the 201st Air Force Squadron, also known as the Aztec Eagles. The squadron was the first unit in history to leave Mexico on a fighting mission. To mark this historic event, President Camacho asked the men if they had any last minute requests before they went to war. Sergeant Angel Bocanegra, a former teacher and now squadron ground crewmember, stepped forward and made a request. He asked that a school be built in his small town, Tepoztlan. This is the exciting account of how a Mexican Air Force squadron and an unknown schoolteacher made their mark in history"--Publisher summary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification