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Ghost Soldiers The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission
by Hampton Sides
Hardcover: May 2001,
336 pages.
Paperback: May 2002,
384 pages.
Rated of 5
by Zachary Sweet
This book is a breath of fresh air, in a time when heroic unsubstantiated war novels fill the shelfs. Hampton Sides not only gives you minute by minute action, but also explores the cultural differences that tore each side apart. Ghost Soldiers is a brilliant collection of real life stories of horror that touches the heart.
Rated of 5
by Vicky Pinpin-Feinstein
It was coincidental that I started reading Ghost Soldiers while visiting Normandy where we were reminded what WWII meant to the people of Normandy, the sacrifices made by its people, and the heroism of each and every Allied soldier. Visiting war memorials and museums there juxtaposed quite poignantly with the powerful and stirring narrative provided by Sides in the book. Interestingly enough, I am a native of San Fernando, Pampanga, a town mentioned in the book where the ghost soldiers were stuffed on trains by their violent Japanese captors. I remember too well the stories told to me as a young girl by my parents and grandmother of the atrocities commmitted by the Japanese in the Philippines. I am glad that such an account of their atrocities and cruelty is faithfully preserved by those who suffered from it and by the intense writing style of Sides. This is a must-read book for those who want to be reminded that violence, whatever its face, will always be a fact of war.
Rated of 5
by joe Mcc
Excellent, the rangers and POW'S are real hero's. Well written, good for history buffs, exciting.
Rated of 5
by Betty Dunn
The book seemed like it's good but I like to see and feel what I'm reading thats why I give you a four!!
Rated of 5
by AeroAngel
I am a Wolrd War II and Vietnam fanatic (not that it's a good thing, liking war) but I've read my share of war books. Even if you're not like me, you'll love this book. There's never a dull moment!
Rated of 5
by Sudsy
If you are a history buff and enjoy a well told war story this book is for you!
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