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What is Ghost Soldiers about?
Ghost Soldier is by Hampton Sides and is about the account of the most successful rescue mission during WW2. A movie was made from this book with the title "The Raid". The story centers on the American prisoners of war that were held in a camp in the Philippines. These prisoners were remnants of those captured at Bataan early in the war. Many had been taken off the islands but approximately 500 remained.The Americans were advancing through Philippines and were getting close to the POW camp. They were afraid the Japs would kill or try to move the prisoners out, both of which could result in their deaths. They devised a plan to send a Ranger team behind enemy lines to attack the camp and rescue the prisoners.This was the most successful mission that involved the Rangers during WW2. The book is written with one chapter relating the events of the prisoners and the next chapter the events of the Rangers. This goes back and forth until the chapter of the raid. The book has a lot of great facts of this part of the campaign.The movie ends with actual WW2 film footage of the prisoners returning from the raid and their processing back to the US.
Great Britain could no longer send its prisoners to Australia in 1788 to serve out their sentences because?
The question is incorrect. Great Britain began to send its prisoners to Australia in 1788.However, Britain could no longer send its prisoners to America because of the American War of Independence, in which America essentially severed its ties with Britain.
Were prisoners drafted in World War II?
Yes, prisoners were not drafted to serve in World War II. However, some prisoners of war were forced to work in labor camps or serve in military units.
What is the dam buster raid in World War 2?
when did the dambuster raid happen in ww2
What happened to the Prisoners of war in Korean war?
they were returned to their respective country
How many POWs were rescued in The Great Raid?
The Great Raid is a 2005 war film which tells the true story of the January 1945 sucessful liberation of the notorious Japanese Cabanatuan POW Camp during World War II. At the time of the raid the camp held 500 prisoners.
What has the author George Reid Millar written?
George Reid Millar has written: 'The Bruneval raid: flashpoint of the radar war' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Telecommunications Research Establishment, Radar, World War, 1939-1945 'Isabel and the sea' -- subject(s): Description and travel, Truant (Yacht) 'Orellana discovers the Amazon' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'Horned pigeon' -- subject(s): British Personal narratives, German Prisoners and prisons, Prisoners and prisons, World War, 1939-1945 'A crossbowman's story of the first exploration of the Amazon' -- subject(s): Discoveries in geography, Explorers, Fiction 'The Bruneval Raid' -- subject(s): Bruneval Raid, Bruneval, France, 1942, Great Britain, Great Britain. Telecommunications Research Establishment, Radar, World War, 1939-1945 'Siesta'
How many POWs were rescued from Son Tay prison?
The Son Tay prison raid, conducted by U.S. forces on November 21, 1970, aimed to rescue American prisoners of war (POWs) held there during the Vietnam War. However, the operation was ultimately unsuccessful in rescuing any POWs, as they had been relocated prior to the raid. The mission is noted for its bold execution but resulted in no prisoners being freed.
What has the author Ronald Francis Roxburgh written?
Ronald Francis Roxburgh has written: 'The Prisoners of war information bureau in London' -- subject- s -: Accessible book, Great Britain, Great Britain. Prisoners of war information bureau
What has the author Carl P Dennett written?
Carl P. Dennett has written: 'Prisoners of the great war' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, German Prisoners and prisons
What is the great escape?
"The Great Escape" is the story of allied war prisoners who escape from a Nazi prisoner of war camp during World War II. The film was released in 1963.
What is The Great Escape about?
"The Great Escape" is the story of allied war prisoners who escape from a Nazi prisoner of war camp during World War II. The film was released in 1963.
What has the author Aidan Crawley written?
Aidan Crawley has written: 'Escape from Germany' -- subject(s): Escapes, German Prisoners and prisons, Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Air Force, History, Prisoners of war, World War, 1939-1945
What was part of president Nixons pan of peace with honor?
an exchange of prisoners of war in North Vietnam
What means raid in the Revolutionary War?
Raid- A attack so for example, there was an air raid in Japan.
What has the author Ronald Roxburgh written?
Ronald Roxburgh has written: 'The Prisoners of war information bureau in London' -- subject- s -: Great Britain, Great Britain Prisoners of War Information Bureau 'The origins of Lincoln's Inn' -- subject- s -: History, Lincoln's Inn - London, England -
What is Ghost Soldiers about?
Ghost Soldier is by Hampton Sides and is about the account of the most successful rescue mission during WW2. A movie was made from this book with the title "The Raid". The story centers on the American prisoners of war that were held in a camp in the Philippines. These prisoners were remnants of those captured at Bataan early in the war. Many had been taken off the islands but approximately 500 remained.The Americans were advancing through Philippines and were getting close to the POW camp. They were afraid the Japs would kill or try to move the prisoners out, both of which could result in their deaths. They devised a plan to send a Ranger team behind enemy lines to attack the camp and rescue the prisoners.This was the most successful mission that involved the Rangers during WW2. The book is written with one chapter relating the events of the prisoners and the next chapter the events of the Rangers. This goes back and forth until the chapter of the raid. The book has a lot of great facts of this part of the campaign.The movie ends with actual WW2 film footage of the prisoners returning from the raid and their processing back to the US.
