Shadows in the Jungle : The Alamo Scouts Behind Japanese Lines in World War II

by Alexander, Larry

• ISBN13: 9780451225931
• ISBN10: 0451225937
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-02-03
• Publisher: NAL Hardcover

Summary

The national bestselling author of "Biggest Brother" presents this new account of World War II heroism. Alexander follows the footsteps of the men who made up the elite reconnaissance unit that served as General MacArthur's eyes and ears in the Pacific War.

Author Biography

Larry Alexander has been a journalist and columnist for the Intelligencer Journal newspaper in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for more than a decade, winning numerous awards for excellence in journalism. He grew up on the same street in the same town as Major Dick Winters, three decades later.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Best of the Best	p. 1
Hollandia: "Looks Like We Walk Home."	p. 9
"I'll Form My Own Intelligence Unit."	p. 26
Recruitment and Training	p. 44
The First Mission	p. 69
"God Bless You, Brave Soldiers."	p. 84
"...The Entire Shoreline Was Ablaze."	p. 101
Final Operations in New Guinea	p. 117
"...By Far the Best Show I've Ever Seen."	p. 139
The Rescue at Cape Oransbari	p. 157
"Maybe We Can Save the World."	p. 170
Samar/Ormoc Bay	p. 198
"Only an Act of God Is Going to Get You Out."	p. 218
First In, Last Out	p. 230
"If I Don't Make It, It's Up to You."	p. 257
"I Wouldn't Trade the Whole Damned Jap Army for One Alamo Scout."	p. 272
"It Would Have Been Near Suicide."	p. 298
Epilogue: Through the Years	p. 307
Alamo Scout Team Rosters	p. 315
Glossary of Terms	p. 319
Selected Bibliography	p. 321
Acknowledgments	p. 323
Index	p. 325
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