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Pianos Parachuted into Battlefields
The chapter explores the intriguing history of pianos being parachuted into battlefields during World War II. It discusses how Steinway, the piano manufacturer, created portable pianos called victory verticals that were dropped from planes and used by troops to raise spirits. The chapter also mentions the unconventional role of Steinway during the war, including the suspicions they faced from both Germany and America.