Mack Reynolds' 1973 novel, Dogfight, is set in the near future, when the world is divided into two superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union. The two countries are locked in a Cold War, and the only way to break the stalemate is to engage in a "dogfight" - a series of aerial combat missions between the two sides. The novel follows the story of two pilots, one American and one Soviet, who are chosen to participate in the dogfight. As the missions progress, the two pilots become friends, and their friendship is tested as they are forced to confront the realities of war. The novel is a thrilling and thought-provoking exploration of the human cost of war, and the power of friendship to transcend political boundaries.
By Mack Reynolds · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Military Fiction