Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission
by Hampton Sides
Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission by Hampton Sides holds a highly rated rating of 4.17 out of 5, based on 23.9K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 344 pages.
About Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation.In Ghost Soldiers Hampton Sides vividly re-creates this daring raid, offering a minute-by-minute narration that unfolds alongside intimate portraits of the prisoners and their lives in the camp. Sides shows how the POWs banded together to survive, defying the Japanese authorities even as they endured starvation, tropical diseases, and torture. Harrowing, poignant, and inspiring, Ghost Soldiers is the mesmerizing story of a remarkable mission. It is also a testament to the human spirit, an account of enormous bravery and self-sacrifice amid the most trying conditions.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hampton Sides |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 344 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | History, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.17 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,873 |
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Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission is categorized as History, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 23.9K reader ratings, Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission has an average score of 4.17 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission?
Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission has 344 pages.
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Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission was written by Hampton Sides. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission?
The ISBN-13 for Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission is 9780385495650.0.
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