Escape From Davao: The Forgotten Story of the Most Daring Prison Break of the Pacific War

Lukacs, John D.

ISBN 10: 0451234103 / ISBN 13: 9780451234100

Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2011

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Synopsis:

One of the greatest Pacific war stories never told.

On April 4, 1943, ten American prisoners of war and two Filipino convicts--nicknamed the "Davao Dozen"--executed a daring escape from one of Japan's most notorious prison camps. Called the "greatest story of the war in the Pacific" by the War Department in 1944, the full account has never been told--until now. A product of years of in-depth research, John D. Lukacs's gripping description of the escape brings this remarkable tale to life. In this remarkable contribution to the realm of WWII POW narrative, Lukacs describes the dramatic escape for a new generation to admire the resourcefulness and patriotism of the men who fought in the Pacific.

"Like the event it covers, Escape from Davao is unique. You are holding in your hands the story of the only successful American group escape from a Japanese camp."--James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers

About the Author: John D. Lukacs is a writer and historian whose byline has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and on ESPN.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Escape From Davao: The Forgotten Story of ...
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3rd Edition