Ghost Soldiers
The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
by:
Hampton Sides
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book recounts the daring 1945 mission by U.S. Army Rangers, Filipino guerrillas, and Alamo Scouts to rescue over 500 American prisoners of war from the Cabanatuan Japanese camp in the Philippines. It details the prisoners' harrowing experiences, the meticulous planning of the rescue operation, and the dramatic execution of the mission against overwhelming odds.
Key points:
1. Bataan Death March: The book starts with the forced march of American and Filipino soldiers by the Japanese in 1942, leading to the Cabanatuan POW camp rescue mission.
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