And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
I wonder who this refers to? It sure wont be the USA under oboma but maybe some remnant left over after the coming wars?
The woman is Israel ...
Now, the following is something that I see represents fairly well, what the Bible says about what you just referenced. I have no idea what other topics are valid on that website, but I can say that this particular page is good, overall.
http://www.enduringword.com/commentaries/6612.htm