The alamo scouts book

Sixth army services similar to those rendered by oss. Alamo scouts behind japanese lines by zedric, lance q. Colonel allison inds recent book, allied intelligence bureau, which described a number of the. I have read previous books about the raid on cabanatuan prison, and these only mention the alamo scouts. The alamo scouts by eustace nabbie nook book ebook. During wwii it was the alamo scouts who entered the japanese occupied islands in the south pacific and conducted 107 covert operations without losing a single man. The alamo scouts were to provide amphibious reconnaissance on kyushu island for the invasion of mainland japan when the dropping of two atomic bombs forced japanese surrender. In july 1945, the alamo scouts were training to conduct preinvasion reconnaissance of kyushu, in preparation of operation olympic, the first landing operation for the invasion of the japanese home islands. I bought this book about the alamo scouts during wwii, as my father was an alamo scout during that period of time. The unit is best known for its role in liberating american prisoners of war pows from the japanese cabanatuan pow camp near cabanatuan, nueva ecija, philippines in january 1945. Interview of alamo scout, galen kittleson on the cabanatuan raid during world war two. Stories from the alamo scouts, an intelligencegathering unit which served in the pacific in covert operations during wwii.

Soon after the book s publication there were works. Castle books, 2005 and allison ind, allied intelligence bureau. A new account of world war ii heroism from the national bests. The book is wellresearched and wellwritten, and i learned about a group of soldiers that i knew little of before. The beginning of the book starts off with a big wow. I didnt mean for today to be so alamo centric, but i guess it cant be avoided. The 2005 john dahl film the great raid, based on the books the great raid on cabanatuan and ghost soldiers, focused on the raid. The alamo scouts behind japanese lines in world war ii from the worlds largest community of readers. Larry alexander has chosen to build his rousing war narrative shadows in the jungle around those alamo scouts. From the new york times bestselling coauthor of a higher call, an upcloseandpersonal account of the alamo scouts in world war ii. Alamo scout, galen kittleson cabanatuan raid youtube. I ordered this book because, as a student of ww2, i have always been curious to learn more about the alamo scouts, an organization that is only alluded to or.

The alamo scouts was a reconnaissance unit of the sixth united states army in the pacific. Kruegars alamo scouts named for the shrine in kruegars hometown of san antonio, texas. The alamo scouts behind japanese lines in world war ii 97804512297. The epic account of world war iis greatest rescue mission. Among those at the reunion was author lance zedric, who in 1995 published a groundbreaking book, silent warriors of world war ii. The alamo scouts in their own words by lance zedric a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Ive been asked what the best books on the alamo are. The alamo scouts the campaign for the national museum of. At final reunion, alamo scout learns of elite units ties.

Colonel allison inds recent book, allied intelligence bureau, which described a number of the unorthodox reconnaissance and raider activities carried out in the world war ii south west pacific area, failed to mention a small intrepid group of men called alamo scouts who performed for the u. Perhaps the most well known alamo survivor was susanna dickinson, wife of defender almaron dickinson, who spent the battle hiding in a small dark room with her infant daughter, angelina. During this period, scouts teams conducted eleven missions in support of the u. Full roster alamo scouts historical foundation, inc. This website is dedicated to the 127 men who were the alamo scouts. Alexanders book tells us pacific war adventure stories straight from the 108 missions carried out by gen.

Alexander has dug much deeper, and this fine book gives a complete history of the scouts. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I ordered this book because, as a student of ww2, i have always been curious to learn more about the alamo scouts, an organization that is only alluded to or mentioned briefly in most books on this conflict. Sixth army special reconnaissance unit of world war two. On january 30, 1945, during world war ii, united states army rangers, alamo scouts, and filipino guerrillas liberated more.