Defenders of the Rock

Titel:: Defenders of the Rock
Subtitel:: Sacrifice, courage, and honor, in defense of the Philippines during World War II
ISBN13:: 9798986750903
Schrijver:: Deal, T.
Aantal pagina's:: 385
Uitgever:: Bowker
Jaar van uitgifte:: 2022
Beschrijving:: Defenders of the Rock preserves the stories of twenty-four individuals who were in the Philippines on December 8, 1941, when war came to the island nation. Their island way of life was shattered in an instant, when the first Japanese bombs exploded. Each story provides a unique perspective on what was occurring to those who were defending the Philippines as they fought back the invaders. They prayed that help would come, but it never arrived. The surrender of the Philippines occurred at noon on Wednesday, May 6, 1942. Of the twenty-four, some would escape capture only to die later during the war, others would become prisoners of war and survive, and others would die in captivity. Some would be tortured and live, while one of them was executed. These twenty-four serve as ambassadors whose courage, honor, and sacrifice represent the thousands of other similar stories we could not include.

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