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Real Heroes #14 (1946)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1946 · 51 pages

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Contains 13 stories
Day for the Irish
3 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
Michael McGee

In the midst of a desperate stand during the Normandy campaign, British paratroopers are pinned down by a Nazi Tiger tank, their last anti-tank gun destroyed. Private Michael McGee devises a daring ruse, bluffing the enemy into stopping the tank so his comrades can launch a surprise attack with anti-tank bombs.

Law Comes to Dodge City
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier
Bat Masterson

In 1874, a young William "Bat" Masterson earns his reputation as a fearless marksman during a fierce battle at a frontier fort. Years later, after returning to Dodge City, he takes on the role of sheriff, confronting outlaws and rising to legendary status—though his journey is deeply personal, shaped by the loss of his younger brother, Ed, and the justice he seeks in his wake.

Rough Ride
2 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
A.A. Duff

Lieutenant A.A. Duff and his crew face a perilous battle aboard the damaged submarine "Stubborn" after hitting a Nazi convoy, struggling to survive as depth charges force them into a dangerous dive. With the sub jammed and sinking, they take desperate measures—shifting weight and bracing for a final, uncertain ascent—before miraculously breaking the surface and limping toward safety on one engine.

Key to the Future
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; math & science
Lise Meitner

Dr. Lise Meitner, fleeing Nazi Germany due to her Jewish heritage, carries with her the crucial discovery that atoms can split, releasing immense energy. Though she never worked on the bomb directly, her insights into nuclear fission helped lay the foundation for the Manhattan Project, even as she remained in Sweden, watching the world’s course shift. The story follows her journey from Vienna to Berlin to exile, highlighting her scientific brilliance and moral resolve in the face of war.

Violin Virtuoso
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
Yehudi Menuhin
Newsreel Wong
1 pp · non-fiction; biography; war
H.F. Wong

In 1937, newsreel photographer H.F. Wong captures harrowing footage of Japanese bombing in Shanghai, documenting the devastation and displacement as he prepares to leave. Despite limited film and the danger around him, he continues shooting, unaware his final shots will become a powerful testament to the war's brutality. When his footage reaches New York, it galvanizes public awareness and underscores the need to confront Japanese aggression.

Breakfast for a Bomber
2 pp · non-fiction; aviation; biography; war

When a U.S. bomber returns from a mission over the Kurile Islands in August 1944 with a damaged hydraulic system and three wounded crew members, the pilot faces a desperate situation—unable to land or bail out. In a moment of quick thinking, the crew uses coffee and orange juice from their breakfast to restore hydraulic pressure, allowing them to land safely despite the odds.

Star-Struck
3 pp · non-fiction; biography; math & science
Clyde Tombaugh

Clyde Tombaugh, a young farm boy with a passion for the stars, builds a telescope from scrap parts and saves every penny to fund his dream. After years of determination and hard work, he sends sketches to the Lowell Observatory, leading to a chance to search for the elusive Planet X—ultimately discovering Pluto.

North to the Pole
5 pp · non-fiction; biography
Matt Henson

Matt Henson accompanies Commander Robert E. Peary on a 1908 Arctic expedition to the North Pole, playing a vital role in navigating treacherous ice, securing help from Eskimos, and leading dangerous crossings of open water. As the journey pushes through extreme conditions and dwindling supplies, Henson’s courage and resourcefulness help the team press forward despite mounting peril.

Pete Gray
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Pete Gray

Pete Gray, a young man from Nanticoke, PA., overcomes the challenge of losing his right arm in a childhood accident to pursue his passion for baseball. Through determination and inventive fielding techniques, he excels in semi-professional leagues, earning recognition and eventually a chance to play in the major leagues.

Double Rescue
3 pp · non-fiction; biography
Peggy Parsley

On a foggy night in Charlotte, North Carolina, Peggy Parsley, an airline employee, springs into action when a failing B-17 crash-lands on railroad tracks just as a passenger train approaches. Racing to a nearby guardhouse, she grabs a broom and gasoline, then uses a blazing torch to signal the train to stop—just in time to prevent a collision. Her quick thinking and courage avert disaster for both the plane’s crew and the train’s passengers.

K-9 Courier
2 pp · non-fiction; animal; war

A Marine unit isolated on Bougainville during World War II relies on their canine courier, Caesar, after being cut off from their division. When Caesar is wounded but still alert, the men decide to send him through enemy lines with a vital message, trusting his courage and instincts to deliver it.

Night Raid
4 pp · non-fiction; war

In early 1943, a group of Chinese guerrillas launches a nighttime raid on a Japanese-held lighthouse on Tungting Island, aiming to disable it and force enemy ships into deadly reefs. Moving silently through treacherous waters and evading patrols and guard dogs, they infiltrate the lighthouse, with one soldier volunteering for the most dangerous task—planting dynamite beneath the stairway.

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