Ghost Soldiers
The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
What's it about
Ever wondered what it takes to pull off the impossible? Discover the gripping true story of one of World War II's most audacious rescue missions, a high-stakes gamble to save over 500 POWs left to die behind enemy lines in the Philippines. You'll learn the secrets behind the daring raid on the Cabanatuan prison camp, from the elite Army Rangers who spearheaded the attack to the Filipino guerrillas who provided crucial intelligence. Uncover the raw courage, strategic genius, and sheer will that turned a suicide mission into a legendary triumph.
Meet the author
Hampton Sides is an acclaimed American historian and journalist, celebrated for his gripping narrative nonfiction and his masterful ability to bring pivotal historical events to life. A native of Memphis and a Yale graduate, Sides has long been fascinated by epic tales of survival and adventure that reveal the outer limits of human endurance. His meticulous research, including extensive interviews with veterans and access to once-classified documents, allowed him to reconstruct the Bataan Death March and the subsequent Cabanatuan rescue with visceral, novelistic detail.
What's it about
Ever wondered what it takes to pull off the impossible? Discover the gripping true story of one of World War II's most audacious rescue missions, a high-stakes gamble to save over 500 POWs left to die behind enemy lines in the Philippines. You'll learn the secrets behind the daring raid on the Cabanatuan prison camp, from the elite Army Rangers who spearheaded the attack to the Filipino guerrillas who provided crucial intelligence. Uncover the raw courage, strategic genius, and sheer will that turned a suicide mission into a legendary triumph.
Meet the author
Hampton Sides is an acclaimed American historian and journalist, celebrated for his gripping narrative nonfiction and his masterful ability to bring pivotal historical events to life. A native of Memphis and a Yale graduate, Sides has long been fascinated by epic tales of survival and adventure that reveal the outer limits of human endurance. His meticulous research, including extensive interviews with veterans and access to once-classified documents, allowed him to reconstruct the Bataan Death March and the subsequent Cabanatuan rescue with visceral, novelistic detail.
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