The Colonel's Way, The Secret Diaries of a POW, The Philippines 1941-1945 - Softcover

Shreve, Heather P

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798995295600

Publisher: Shreve Interactive, Inc., 2026

Synopsis

The unabridged original diaries of Colonel Arthur Lee Shreve, Jr. - a first-hand memoire of the Fall of Bataan and WWII history and the unparalleled survival story that followed; a colonel who went all-in for his fellow American GIs for four years as a POW of the Japanese-- a compassionate leader who believed that a rising tide lifts all ships.

When COL Arthur Lee Shreve, Jr. (U.S. Army pilot, WWI) becomes a POW of the Japanese, his life turns into an unforgettable tale of grit, American ingenuity, and raw bravery. After the fall of the Philippines, he survives the Bataan Death March, cares for his men, and leverages a secret intelligence operation for humanitarian purposes. Working with the Filipino Resistance, he smuggles in his own checkbook to buy food for his men-unthinkable acts of courage under the direst circumstances, risking execution, saving lives, and forging a legacy of leadership and purpose that defines a true hero: The Colonel's Way.

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About the Author

Heather P. Shreve is a Maryland-based heritage storyteller whose family has served consecutively in the U.S. Army since 1775. Drawing from her own ancestry, Shreve relays stories that bridge personal legacy and national history. By bringing a deeply personal lens of service and sacrifice to America's 250th anniversary through remarkable characters such as CAPT Henry Shreve ( Shreveport, LA ) and COL Tench Tilghman (GEN Washington's aide/ direct descendent) she seeks to educate and inspire through our shared American heritage. Author of The Illumina Trilogy which explores the heroic impulse, legacy of service, and the American spirit across generations, will release Book II (July, 2026) The Shade of the Sun, which highlights the documented heroism of her grandfather, COL Shreve (Service: 1917-1953) whose actions as a Japanese POW are under formal review for a posthumous Medal of Honor. Ms. Shreve is an award-winning screenwriter with 4 producer-ready TV & film projects, author, and historian with expertise in American & Military History, incl. Hawaii, the Japanese, The Keelboat Age, Army Heritage, The Fall of Bataan, and WWII in the Pacific. She is a member of the Military Writers Society of America and can be found professionally on IMDb Pro, Linked In, and other platforms like her website: www.heather-p-shreve.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Shreve Interactive, Inc.
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798995295600
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308