--- product_id: 52518236 title: "KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India" brand: "r grey hoover" price: "KD 13.10" currency: KWD in_stock: false reviews_count: 20 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/52518236-kicker-the-forgotten-front-a-wwii-thriller-about-a-family store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India **Brand:** r grey hoover **Price:** KD 13.10 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India by r grey hoover - **How much does it cost?** KD 13.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/52518236-kicker-the-forgotten-front-a-wwii-thriller-about-a-family) ## Best For - r grey hoover enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted r grey hoover brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India ## Images ![KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/414d-YnfJNL.jpg) ![KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41lospDi0fL.jpg) ![KICKER (The Forgotten Front): A WWII thriller about a family’s hardships on the home front and the Army airmen who flew unarmed missions over Japanese territory in China, Burma and India - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31XqjNeCIYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An exceptional and fascinating insight into a forgotten front. Highly recommended. *by R***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2018* What a treat! An exceptional and fascinating insight into the lives of US airmen helping to fight the Japanese in China, Burma, and India in 1944 and 1945. This was a theatre of war I knew nothing about. R Grey Hoover brings alive the men, the jungle, the dangers, the hardships, and the friendships and camaraderie of the units involved in dropping supplies to ground forces that were suffering intolerable conditions. It made me laugh and made me shed a tear or two. My respect for these servicemen grew with every page. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a journey! *by D***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2012* This is a well written novel about Sam who had a burning desire to serve his country during WWII. While torn between going to support the war efforts and staying at home with his family, the pull to serve his country wins. As Sam travels across the world in dangerous times he is experiencing a huge learning curve where he acquires skills to do his job, as well as gaining an understanding of different cultures he benefits from an increased knowledge of geography and history. We get an insight into his journey as he travels from Natal to Casablanca to Tunis and on. The danger and bravery he shows is a testament to the efforts of so many soldiers who served during the war. This is an engaging book which demonstrates what people are prepared to risk for their countries. The book has elements love, humour, courage, bravery and friendship along the way. It would be easy to say so much more however, I think you should read this book for yourself. A highly recommended read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Left me speechless in places *by S***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 January 2015* It is with great pleasure that I review the biography Kicker, and it's not often I can say that!I pride myself on knowing a lot about WWII but I knew nothing about 'Kickers,' the brave men who kicked the supplies out of American transport aircraft in the Far East Theatre, during the War.Into this chaotic, dangerous and inhospitable world comes Private Sam Huber. He applied himself to the task at hand without complaint and soaks up the help of veterans around him and the exotic sights that surround him.The book is full of lovely vignettes of life in places like Calcutta and Casablanca and contains some of the most harrowing scenes I have yet come across in any war book.I don’t want to give too much away but the native in Burma who risked everything to help Huber left me speechless; I have never read of a greater act of bravery.The War certainly brought out the worst and the very best in the human race. If you want your dose of stories from the font of truth and not fiction, read Kicker. If you like films like Too Late the Hero and Merrill's Marauders but you want to get beneath the surface of these guys, then read Kicker. And if you want to know how the wives and children suffered at home, read Kicker. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/52518236-kicker-the-forgotten-front-a-wwii-thriller-about-a-family](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/52518236-kicker-the-forgotten-front-a-wwii-thriller-about-a-family) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*