Bibliograph

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Flyboys, a true story of courage, James Bradley

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

historybiography

Main title

Flyboys

Oclc number

233027739

Responsibility statement

James Bradley

Sub title

a true story of courage

Summary

The true story of young American airmen who were shot down over Chichi Jima. Eight of these young men were captured by Japanese troops and taken prisoner. Another was rescued by an American submarine and went on to become president. The reality of what happened to the eight prisoners has remained a secret for almost 60 years. After the war, the American and Japanese governments conspired to cover up the shocking truth. Not even the families of the airmen were informed what had happened to their sons. It has remained a mystery, until now

Target audience

adult

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