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Young Men and Fire

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition
Summary:

The book recounts the tragic story of the 1949 Mann Gulch fire in Montana, where thirteen smokejumpers lost their lives battling a wildfire. It delves into the events of the fire, the young men who fought it, and the impact of the disaster on firefighting techniques and our understanding of such events.

Key points:

1. Mann Gulch Fire: The book focuses on the 1949 Mann Gulch fire, where 13 smokejumpers died due to the fire's unpredictability.

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