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A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
by Mitchell Zuckoff
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Published Jun 2016
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by Damien Lewis
Published Jul 2015
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by Laura Hillenbrand
Published Jul 2014
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by Tim Butcher
Published Sep 2009
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by Peter Maas
Published Aug 2000
Read ReviewsA thrilling true narrative of terror, heroism and courage in the depths of a malevolent ocean.
by Douglas C. Waller
Published Jun 1999
Read ReviewsAn absorbing behind-the-scenes account of the physical and psychological trials endured by the most specialized group of pilots in military history.
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