Link Download ebook Free: https://ouo.io/9DuCHP The Rescue A True Story of Courage and Survival in World War II By: Steven Trent Smith Publisher: Wiley (Turner Publishing) Print ISBN: 9780471423515, 0471423513 eText ISBN: 9780470356890, 0470356898 Edition: 1st Pages: 336 Copyright year: 2001 Format: EPUB Available from $ 17.99 USD SKU 9780470356890 Praise for The Rescue Steven Trent Smith grapples boldly with several big subjects: the Japanese occupation of the Philippines; the capture of Japan's 'Z Plan' (the decisive-battle strategy for destroying the U.S. Pacific Fleet); the rescue by submarine of forty Americans stranded in the Philippines; the climactic Battle of the Philippine Sea. Meticulously researched and well written, The Rescue ties these elements together into an epic that is emotionally engaging from start to rousing finish. -Martin Russ, author of Breakout and The Last Parallel Smith's thoroughly researched, detailed account of the brave American and Filipino guerrillas on Negros Island in the Philippines will do much to introduce readers to this little known aspect of World War II in the Pacific. . . . This is a fascinating story well told. -Elizabeth Norman, author of the award-winning We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese The Rescue is a delightful journey with the gallant few who resisted the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and who shaped the larger events wh ich led to victory in the Pacific. Smith's brilliant research and unique storytelling make this account a must for all who enjoy history and a grand adventure. -Peter Huchthausen, author of October Fury With a photojournalist's eye for action and detail, Steven Trent Smith's The Rescue is a remarkable achievement. The incredible mission to save forty Americans stranded in the Philippines reads more like a work of fiction. . . . A must-read for all those interested in one of the great secret submarine operations of World War II and all action adventure fans alike! -Richard P. Henrick, author of Crimson Tide and Nightwatch
