American POWs in World War II
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American POWs in World War II
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Features 12 accounts that describe the battle experience, the different nations' attitudes toward imprisonment, and the often-barbaric treatment of prisoners of war. This book presents hardship, brutality, frostbite, hunger, strenuous working conditions, and the jubilation of release in the words of the soldiers.
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American POWs in World War II by Harry Spiller
These accounts describe the battle and POW experiences of twelve American military men captured by either Germany or Japan during World War II. Brutality, frostbite, disease, hunger, strenuous working conditions, and the jubilation of release are presented in the words of the soldiers, who describe such events as the Bataan Death March, the battle for Wake Island, D-Day, and the Battle of the Bulge and vividly portray the camps where they watched their comrades in arms suffer and perish. The book also features photographs, maps, camp lists, and POW regulations.
“As fascinating as the maps and hitherto unpublished camp photos are, Harry’s appendices are even more so… They are priceless lists this reviewer has never seen assembled before…highly recommended”—AR Gunners Magazine
Harry Spiller is the author of 18 books and numerous magazine articles. He served for 10 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with two tours in Vietnam. He also served as sheriff of Williamson County, Illinois, and retired as an associate professor of criminal justice from John A. Logan College. He lives in Marion, Illinois.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780786442751 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786442751 |
| Title | American POWs in World War II |
| Author | Harry Spiller |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2009-03-11 |
| Number of pages | 244 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |