Great Rescues of World War II: Stories of Adventure, Daring and Sacrifice - Softcover

Craughwell, Thomas J.

 
9781741964523: Great Rescues of World War II: Stories of Adventure, Daring and Sacrifice

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World War II gave rise to some of history's most gripping stories of courage and heroism. Some of the rescues recounted here involve 'the greatest generation', the soldiers, sailors and airmen who risked all for their brothers and sisters in arms; others concern civilians who hid Jews in their homes or helped Allied soldiers trapped behind enemy lines. And there are deeply personal stories, too, such as Lucie Aubrac's audacious plan to liberate her husband from a Gestapo prison. Common to all - the deep reserves of courage and humanity that led ordinary men and women to risk, and even sacrifice, their lives in order to rescue those in mortal danger.

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Thomas J. Craughwell is the author of more than 15 books, including Busted, Stealing Lincoln’s Body, and Urban Legends. He has written forAmerican Spectator, Emmy magazine, Huffington Post, Inside the Vatican, U.S. News & World Report, and the Wall Street Journal. He has appeared as a guest on CNN, the BBC, C-SPAN, the Discovery Channel,Inside Edition, and more than 150 radio programs. In 2009 the History Channel aired a two-program based onStealing Lincoln’s Body. He lives in Bethel, Connecticut.

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