| Behind the Lines Contributor(s): Griffin, W. E. B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0515119385 ISBN-13: 9780515119381 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: September 1996 Annotation: BEHIND THE LINES is W.E.B. Griffin's powerful novel of World War II -- and the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of those who fought it. By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. Refusing to surrender, a renegade Army officer organizes a resistance force and vows to fight to the last man. A Marine leads his team on a mission through the heart of enemy territory. And a nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war... Captured in the hour of their greatest glory, THE CORPS is a tribute to the heroes we call Marines. Their story is the story of America. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | War & Military - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Corps (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 4.12" W x 6.69" (0.58 lbs) 576 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Behind the Lines is W. E. B. Griffin's powerful novel of World War II -- and the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of those who fought it. By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. Refusing to surrender, a renegade Army officer organizes a resistance force and vows to fight to the last man. A Marine leads his team on a mission through the heart of enemy territory. And the nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war . . . |