Onoda, Hiroo
No Surrender: My Thirty Year War (Bluejacket Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781557506634
- author:
- Onoda, Hiroo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 219
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hiroo Onoda's thirty-year ordeal in the Philippine jungle is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and dedication. In 1974, the Japanese army lieutenant emerged from the jungle after being hunted by American troops, the Philippine army, and hostile islanders, all convinced that World War II was still being fought.
Onoda's story is one of remarkable ingenuity and selflessness, as he adapted to primitive surroundings and continued to fight for a cause he believed in, even after the Japanese forces surrendered. His account of the final years of the war and his subsequent survival is a gripping and thought-provoking read.
First published in Japan in 1974 and in English in 1975, Onoda's story has captivated readers with its drama, tension, and excitement. This is a rare glimpse into the mind of a soldier who fought and survived the war's longest and loneliest battle, and his legacy as a hero to his people remains.
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