Winner of over 20 national book awards, SHOT DOWN is set within the framework of World War II in Europe and recounts the dramatic experiences of each member of a ten man B-17 bomber crew after their plane, piloted by the author's father, was knocked out of the sky by German fighters over the French/Belgium border on February 8,1944. Some men died. Some were captured and became prisoners of war. Some men evaded capture and were missing in action for months before making it back to England. Their individual stories and those of the courageous Belgian people who risked their lives to help them are all different and are all remarkable.
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The True Story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance, California on September 21, 2024. https://stevesnyderauthor.com/ #SteveSnyder,#AirWarOverEurope,#B17AllianceFounfation,#8thAirForce,#B17LaceyLady,#306thBombGroup,#B17FlyingFortress,#HowardSnyder,#SHOTDOWN,#MilitaryBooks,#WorldWarII #EscapeandEvasion,#FrenchResistance,#BelgianUnderground,#WesternMuseumofFlight
10/1/24 • 55:59
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity by Jeff Ikler. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #FrenchResistance, #BelgianUnderground, #WorldWarII, #Jeff Ikler, #ItIsOurDutyToRemember, #Getting UnstuckCultivating Curiosity Podcast
9/7/24 • 49:50
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The True Story of pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the Belgian Heritage Center in Brussels, Wisconsin on June 4, 2024, sponsored by the Peninsula Belgian American Club. https://stevesnyderauthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope. #B17AllianceFounfation, #8thAirForce, #B17LaceyLady, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #EscapeandEvasion, #FrenchResistance, #BelgianUnderground, #BelgainHeritageCenter. #PennisulaBelgianAmericanClub
8/16/24 • 62:58
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on The Lima Charlie Show by Robert Banas on July 15, 2024. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #FrenchResistance, #BelgianUnderground, #WorldWarII, #TheCharlieLimaShow, #ItIsOurDutyToRemember, #RobertBanas
7/18/24 • 45:52
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed Ralph Pezzullo on Heroes Behind Headlines Podcast on June 30, 2024. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #HeroesBehindHeadlinesPodcast, #RalphPezzullo, #ItIsOurDutyToRemember, #EscapeandEvasion, #FrenchResistance, #BelgianUnderground
7/2/24 • 68:59
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The True Story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the Crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania on June 6, 2024. Visit: https://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #WWII, #WorldWarII,
6/13/24 • 89:07
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed by Jake Suggs on American History Gazette Podcast on March 4, 2024. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #EAATimelessVoices, #JakeSuggs, #American HistoryGazettePodcast, #ItIsOurDutyToRemember
3/20/24 • 81:24
Steve Snyder's book "Shot Down" tells the true story of Pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth during World War II. Focused on Lieutenant Howard Snyder, the author's father, the narrative provides a personal perspective on the challenges faced by B-17 pilots. The book explores various aspects of the war, including training, combat operations, and the experiences of those shot down behind enemy lines. It also highlights underground resistance efforts and the bravery of aircrews and civilians who risked their lives to save downed American flyers. Through a wealth of primary sources and modern-day detective work, Snyder creates a comprehensive portrayal of the Susan Ruth crew's experiences. The book goes beyond aerial battles to showcase the lives of Belgian civilians who aided American flyers and sheds light on German atrocities. The monument dedicated to the Susan Ruth and its crew in Belgium serves as a tribute to the events chronicled in the book. "Shot Down" is praised for its engaging narrative, supported by photographs and graphics, making it a highly recommended contribution to understanding World War II history and honoring its unsung heroes.
2/24/24 • 91:48
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on EAA Timeless Voices of Aviation. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #EAATimelessVoices, #EAA, #ExperimentalAircraftAssociation, #LetNoStoryGoUntold, #ItIsOurDutyToRemember
7/11/23 • 45:56
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on WW2TV by Paul Woodadge on June 23, 2023. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #WW2TV, #PaulWoodadge
6/26/23 • 71:15
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on PJNet.tv by Mark Prasek on June 14, 2023. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #PJNET.tv, #MarkPrasek
6/16/23 • 40:51
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the 15th Air Force Reunion in Wichita, Kansas on September 17, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com #15thAirForce, #8thAirForce, #AirWarOverEurope, #MilitaryBooks, #SteveSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #B-17FlyingFortress, #306thBombGroup, #HowardSnyder#WorldWarII, #EscapeandEvasion
11/5/22 • 63:01
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on USA Radio Daily by Gary Nolan on July 28, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #USADailyRadio, #GaryNolan
7/29/22 • 21:48
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", tells the SHOT DOWN story on Our American Stories on July 22, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII #OurAmericasStories
7/25/22 • 19:13
Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on America's Veteran's Stories by Kim Monson on June 26, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #KimMonson, #AmericasVeteransStories, #KZL560AM, #KLZ100.7FM, #TheKimMonsonShow
7/5/22 • 57:35
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on American Warrior Radio by Ben Buehler-Garcia on June 18, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #Ben Buehler-Garcia, #American Warrior Radio
6/22/22 • 42:01
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Speaking of Impact by Bob Depasquale on March 24, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #Speaking of Impact, #BobDepasquale, #RememberingWorldWarII
4/4/22 • 48:38
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Coach Mikki Mel & Friends by Mikki St. Germain and Melissa Johnson on March 31, 2022. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope,, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #CoachMikkiMel&Friends
4/1/22 • 42:59
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Chatting With Betsy by Betsy Wurzel on December 20, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #BetsyWurzel, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #PassionateWorldTalkRadio, #ChattingWithBetsy, #PWTRN
12/27/21 • 27:11
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on New Life Radio by Howie Nunnelly on November 9, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #Howie Nunnelly, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #96.9KKOWCountry, #105.3NewLifeRadio
12/16/21 • 04:57
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association on November 2, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com TAGS #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #AtlantaVietnamVeteransBusinessAssociation, #AVVBA, #8thAirForce, 3#06thBombGroup, #B-17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII
12/8/21 • 40:12
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on The Real Tommy Unleashed by Tommy Anderson on November 18, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #TommyAnderson, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B-17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, WorldWarII, #IQPodcastNetwork, #TheRealTommyUnleashed
11/19/21 • 36:36
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at The Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Georgia Chapter in Atlanta, Georgia on October 25, 2021 at the 75th Fighter Group Restaurant. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com TAGS Steve Snyder, Air War Over Europe, The Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Georgia Chapter, 8th Air Force, 306th Bomb Group, B-17 Flying Fortress, Howard Snyder, SHOT DOWN, Military Books, World War II, 75th Fighter Group Restaurant
11/18/21 • 52:29
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on KAHIRadioAM-950 The Poppoff Show by Mary Jane Popp on November 11, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #ThePoppoffShow, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #MaryJanePopp, #The Voice of the Foothills, #www.kahi.com, #KAHIRadioAM-950
11/15/21 • 20:18
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth" makes a PowerPoint presentation at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia on October 27, 2021. The presentation is about the Belgian people who were in the SHOT DOWN story and the locations in Belgium and France where the events took place that you can visit today and see where history took place. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com
11/1/21 • 40:50
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on My Independence Report by Kevin McDonald.on October 20, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #MyIndependenceReport, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #KevinMcDonald
10/23/21 • 53:47
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Fusion International Film Festivals - The Podcast Interviewer by Steve Grossmith on August 25, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #FusionInternationalFilmFestivals, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #SteveGrossmith
9/1/21 • 18:48
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on BoomerTube.com by Deb Whittner on August 27, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #BoomerTube.com, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #DebWittner
9/1/21 • 37:26
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on Van Buren Variety by Bob Van Buren on August 24, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #VanBurenVariety, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #BobVanBuren
8/26/21 • 61:42
Steve Snyder, author of the award-winning book, "SHOT DOWN: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth", is interviewed on "From The Stand" on EAA Radio during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh by Steve Buss on July 28, 2021. http://SteveSnyderAuthor.com/ #SteveSnyder, #AirWarOverEurope, #eaaradio.net, #8thAirForce, #306thBombGroup, #B17FlyingFortress, #HowardSnyder, #SHOTDOWN, #MilitaryBooks, #WorldWarII, #FromTheStands, #EAAAirVentureOshkosh, #SteveBuss
8/15/21 • 08:54
