 |
Description of the Book: Flyboys: A True Story of Courage
For Advertisment
Flyboys is the true story of young American airmen who were shot down over Chichi Jima. Eight of these young men were captured by Japanese troops and taken prisoner. Another was rescued by an American submarine and went on to become president. The reality of what happened to the eight prisoners has remained a secret for almost 60 years. After the war, the American and Japanese governments conspired to cover up the shocking truth. Not even the families of the airmen were informed what had happened to their sons. It has remained a mystery—until now. Critics called James Bradley's last book "the best book on battle ever written." Flyboys is even better: more ambitious, more powerful, and more moving. On the island of Chichi Jima those young men would face the ultimate test. Their story—a tale of courage and daring, of war and of death, of men and of hope—will make you proud, and it will break your heart.
|
|
Details of the Book: Flyboys: A True Story of CourageAuthor: James Bradley Number Of Pages: 414 Binding: Hardcover ISBN-10: 1594160961 ISBN-13: 9780316105842 Language: English Amazon Sales Rank: 18056 Publication Date: 2003 Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Package Dimensions: 1.50 x 9.30 x 6.10 inches |
Related KeywordsMilitary History - World War II Prisoners Of War Biography & Autobiography History - Military / War Biography/Autobiography Biography & Autobiography / Military History / Military / World War II Military - Aviation Military - United States Military - World War II Military Atrocities Biography Chichi Island Japan Prisoners and prisons, Japanes Prisoners and prisons, Japanese World War, 1939-1945 |
|
|
|
Contact