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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
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To: Solon who wrote (42205)1/12/2002 7:49:30 PM
From: J. C. Dithers  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
Thanks for the "Bataan" link.

I will definitely read that when I have a bit more time. Have you heard of (or read) "Ghost Soldiers"? This is a little known story of the U.S. Ranger force of 200 that went behind enemy lines in the Philippines to liberate a prison camp, after MacArthur's forces started re-taking the island. There was very real concern that the POWs, many hundreds at least, might be massacred before the regular units could reach them. It was a very high risk, all-volunteer operation, but in the end all the prisoners were saved. The Japanese were taken by surprise, and their casualties were severe. If you check Amazon, you will find that this new book is given very high ratings. It is a pretty exciting story.

I may get back to you on some of your other points tomorrow.

JC
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