| Indestructible Lib/E: One Man's Rescue Mission That Changed the Course of WWII Contributor(s): Bruning, John R. (Author), Troxell, Brian (Read by) |
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ISBN: 147894238X ISBN-13: 9781478942382 Publisher: Hb Publications OUR PRICE: $111.59 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Aviation - History | Military - United States |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
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| Publisher Description: December, 1941: Manila is invaded, and US citizen and Philippines Airlines manager, Pappy Gunn, is ordered to fly key military command out of the country, leaving his family at home. So Gunn was miles away when the Japanese captured his wife and children, placing them in an internment camp where they faced disease, abuse, and starvation. Gunn spent three years trying to rescue them. His exploits became legend as he revolutionized the art of air warfare, devising his own weaponry, missions, and combat strategies. By the end of the war, Pappy's ingenuity and flair for innovation helped transform MacArthur's air force into the scourge of the Pacific. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bruning, John R.: - John R. Bruning is the author or coauthor of fifteen nonfiction books, including the critically acclaimed Shadow of the Sword and House to House. He lives in Oregon with his wife and two children. Troxell, Brian: -Brian Troxell is an audiobook narrator and Atlanta-based actor and voice talent who can be seen and heard on television, film, radio, podcasts, and the live stage. He is a regular cast member of the Sketchworks sketch comedy troupe and performs regularly with the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company. He can also be heard as a cast member of the Harry Strange Radio Drama. |