The Sea Was My Last Chance
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- Synopsis
- MEMOIR OF AN AMERICAN CAPTURED ON BATAAN IN 1942 WHO ESCAPED IN 1944 AND LED THE LIBERATION OF WESTERN MINDANAO THIS is the personal story of Col. Donald H. Wills for the time from April 6, 1942, when the Philippine Islands were invaded by the Japanese Imperial Forces, until April, 1945, when the islands were liberated by United States forces in the Far East under Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The story is written from memory and notes made during that time and other recollections made later in 1945. More than 45 years have passed and there is the possibility that some dates or figures could be contested by other survivors of those times. It is possible that there are some errors, but they would be unimportant to the overall story. All events really happened. There has been no attempt to slight the accomplishments of others who played important roles. The bravery, suffering, and death of the defenders of the Philippines have been well documented. The courage and determination of forces retaking Leyte and Luzon have also been written about in some detail. Less well-known was the contribution of the American and Filipino guerrilla fighters who either escaped or refused to surrender and took to the hills to continue the struggle. This is the story of one determined escapee, who, after experiencing cruelty, starvation, and hopelessness for two years in Japanese prison camps, realized that freedom was worth any risk. Alone he dared Japanese bullets, sharks, and the Pacific Ocean to reach Mindanao to fight on with the loyal Moros, Filipinos, and other Americans.
- Copyright:
- 1992
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 186 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780899507606
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 01/08/02
- Copyrighted By:
- Donald H. Wills, Reyburn W. Myers
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Submitted By:
- Guido Corona
- Proofread By:
- Guido Corona
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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