The Rescue
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The Rescue

A True Story of Courage and Survival in World War II

  1. 336 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

The Rescue

A True Story of Courage and Survival in World War II

About this book

Praise for The Rescue"Steven Trent Smith grapples boldly with several big subjects: the Japanese occupation of the Philippines; the capture of Japan's 'Z Plan' (the decisive-battle strategy for destroying the U.S. Pacific Fleet); the rescue by submarine of forty Americans stranded in the Philippines; the climactic Battle of the Philippine Sea. Meticulously researched and well written, The Rescue ties these elements together into an epic that is emotionally engaging from start to rousing finish."
-Martin Russ, author of Breakout and The Last Parallel"Smith's thoroughly researched, detailed account of the brave American and Filipino guerrillas on Negros Island in the Philippines will do much to introduce readers to this little known aspect of World War II in the Pacific.... This is a fascinating story well told."
-Elizabeth Norman, author of the award-winning We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese"The Rescue is a delightful journey with the gallant few who resisted the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and who shaped the larger events wh ich led to victory in the Pacific. Smith's brilliant research and unique storytelling make this account a must for all who enjoy history and a grand adventure."
-Peter Huchthausen, author of October Fury"With a photojournalist's eye for action and detail, Steven Trent Smith's The Rescue is a remarkable achievement. The incredible mission to save forty Americans stranded in the Philippines reads more like a work of fiction.... A must-read for all those interested in one of the great secret submarine operations of World War II and all action adventure fans alike!"
-Richard P. Henrick, author of Crimson Tide and Nightwatch

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Information

Year
2008
Print ISBN
9780471423515
eBook ISBN
9780470356890
Edition
1
Topic
History
Subtopic
World War II
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Maps
  6. Author’s Note
  7. Prologue
  8. 1 Special Mission
  9. 2 The Missionaries
  10. 3 Separation
  11. 4 The Sugar Families
  12. 5 The Prisoners of War
  13. 6 Independence Day
  14. 7 Planter, Soldier, Oilman, Spy
  15. 8 The Samurai’s Story
  16. 9 The Seventh Son
  17. 10 Terms of Exchange
  18. 11 Converging Paths
  19. 12 The Rescue
  20. 13 Precious Cargo
  21. 14 Freedom
  22. 15 The Admirals
  23. 16 Decisive Battle
  24. Epilogue
  25. Notes
  26. Bibliography
  27. Index