The Secret Rescue
An Untold Story of American Nurses and Medics Behind Nazi Lines
by:
Cate Lineberry
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book recounts the true story of 26 American nurses and medics whose plane crashed in Nazi-occupied Albania during World War II. It details their harrowing two-month ordeal as they evaded capture and survived harsh conditions with the help of local partisans until they were finally rescued.
Key points:
1. Resilience Power: The book emphasizes the resilience of American nurses and medics trapped in World War II, surviving harsh conditions and threats of capture.
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