Thomas F. (hardtack) - , reviewed on 9/10/2011 + 2563 more book reviews

While reading this book you begin to wonder what Damon Gause left out (like Rita) and what he added (too much heroics and lucky breaks?).

Still, I have read numerous books about Americans, Australians and Britishers who stayed behind the lines and fought the Japanese, or escaped from them to return to Allied forces. All of these books are astounding stories, and these are just the ones written by survivors. What experiences happened to those who fell in this war, that we will never learn about?

It is said that truth is stranger than fiction. As I recall some of the incidents that happened to me during my military service, I am perfectly willing to accept Gause's story as true.

Looking for great adventure that makes Hollywood films seem tame by comparison? Read any of the books about those who stayed behind to fight the Japanese.

This particular one is an easy, enthralling and short read. Hopefully, it will whet your appetite for more stories of those who stayed and fought, but seldom received the recognition they deserved.

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