The Los Banos Prison Camp Raid

Name: The Los Banos Prison Camp Raid
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The Philippines 1945

By Gordon L. Rottman

Series: Raid

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The Los Banos Prison Camp Raid by Gordon L. Rottman explores a daring World War II mission where American and Filipino forces conducted a successful rescue operation at a Japanese internment camp in the Philippines. The book vividly recounts the strategic planning and execution of this bold manoeuvre, emphasising the collaboration and bravery involved in freeing hundreds of prisoners. With a focus on historical and military aspects, it provides an engaging narrative of a lesser-known yet significant wartime effort.
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If you're fascinated by daring military operations and historical insights into World War II, this book may appeal to you. It vividly recounts an audacious raid to liberate captives, blending meticulous research with gripping storytelling to immerse you in a remarkable chapter of wartime history.

The Los Banos Prison Camp Raid

On the southwest shore of Laguna de Bay in the Philippines stood the Los Banos Internment Camp. Held within were 2,147 starving POWs, surrounded by thousands of Japanese troops. As the desperate battle for Manila raged, only 130 Paratroopers could be spared for the rescue operation.

A stunningly successful raid that has received very little coverage, this is a long overdue assessment of one of the truly great operations during the dying days of World War II.

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Supported by Alamo Scouts, local guerrillas, and amphibious tractors, they seized the element of surprise and rescued the POWs. It was a stunning triumph of courage and perfect timing in the face of overwhelming odds.

The Los Banos Prison Camp Raid by Gordon L. Rottman captures this tale of bravery and precision, bringing to life a remarkable chapter of World War II history.

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The Los Baños Prison Camp Raid by Gordon L. Rottman has been praised for its engaging, moment-by-moment narrative and comprehensive depiction of the daring raid by 130 paratroopers. Reviewers highlight the author's skill in making readers feel immersed in the experience, with the book's blend of rare photographs and Johnny Shumate's artwork enhancing the storytelling. It is recommended for anyone interested in World War II history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849080750

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 30 b/w; 12 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alan Gilliland
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Illustrated by Mariusz Kozik

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.

Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. His interests include karate, running, Bible reading, history, and making English longbows.