Flyboys
A True Story of Courage
James Bradley
The book recounts the harrowing experiences of American pilots shot down over the Pacific island of Chichi Jima during World War II, including their capture, the atrocities they endured as prisoners of war, and the lone survivor's tale. It also delves into the broader context of the Pacific war, examining the cultural and historical factors that shaped the conflict and the brutal nature of the combat between the United States and Japan.
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