Dyess, William E.
Bataan Death March: A Survivor's Account
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803266339
- author:
- Dyess, William E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bison
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 1.1 x 13.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bataan Death March: A Survivor's Account is a harrowing account of one man's experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. In 1942, American and Filipino forces were forced to surrender to the Japanese, leaving them at the mercy of a foe who disregarded the Geneva Convention. The survivors were subjected to a brutal march under armed guard, with many dying or being murdered along the way. Among those who endured this nightmare was army pilot William E. Dyess, whose story is one of the most powerful personal narratives of American fighting men. His account of the atrocities he witnessed and survived serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience in the face of unimaginable cruelty. This book provides a firsthand account of the Bataan Death March, a pivotal moment in World War II history that has become synonymous with the term "Death March".
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