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Autore |
Levering Robert W |
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Titolo |
Horror Trek |
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San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (198 pages) |
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Soggetti |
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Bataan Death March, Philippines, 1942 |
Prisoners of war - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS -- INTRODUCTORY NOTE ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- HORROR TREK -- I-MEN WITHOUT NUMBERS -- II-COLD MURDER IN A TROPICAL PARADISE -- III-PACIFIC VOYAGE -- IV-SHANGHAI AND HONG KONG -- V-MANILA'S WAR OF NERVES -- VI-WAR COMES -- VII-RETREAT TO BATAAN -- VIII-SURRENDER -- IX-MARCH OF DEATH -- X-CAMP O'DONNELL -- XI-CABANATUAN -- XII-PORT AREA DETAIL -- XIII-HELL SHIP -- XIV-JAPAN -- XV-THE LAST LAP -- EPILOGUE -- APPENDIX -- I-LETTERS -- II-POEMS-AUTHORS UNKNOWN -- A LAMENT -- I'm A Hungry Man From Old Bataan -- A SOLDIER IN OLD BATAAN -- THE FORGOTTEN MEN (Fall and Disgrace of Old Glory) -- THE FORGOTTEN MEN (The Aftermath) -- MOTORS IN THE WEST -- A SOLDIER -- CORREGIDOR ISLE -- WE ALL MUST DO OUR BIT -- THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER -- THE MARCH OF DEATH -- BOOT HILL -- THEY FLY BY NIGHT -- THE ADVENT OF RED CROSS -- HITCH IN HELL -- SCUTTLE BUTT. |
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Horror Trek: A True Story of Bataan, the Death March and Three and One-Half Years in Japanese Prison Camps by Robert W. Levering is a personal narrative detailing the harrowing experiences of American soldiers during World War II. The book recounts the tragic defense of Bataan, the brutal conditions of the Bataan Death March, and the |
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subsequent years of imprisonment in Japanese camps. Through vivid storytelling, Levering shares the resilience and camaraderie of the soldiers who endured unimaginable hardships. His account serves as a tribute to the courage of his fellow soldiers and aims to inspire greater efforts for global peace. The book is enriched with illustrations and personal correspondence, providing a comprehensive view of the author's experiences. It is aimed at readers interested in military history and personal stories of survival. |
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