Rescue at Los Baños: The Most Daring Prison Camp Raid of World War II, by Bruce Henderson
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Rescue at Los Baños: The Most Daring Prison Camp Raid of World War II, by Bruce Henderson
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From the bestselling author of Hero Found comes the incredible true story of one of the greatest military rescues of all time, the 1945 World War II prison camp raid at Los Baños in the Philippines—a tale of daring, courage, and heroism that joins the ranks of Ghost Soldiers, Unbroken, and The Boys of Pointe du Hoc.
In February 1945, as the U.S. victory in the Pacific drew nearer, the Japanese army grew desperate, and its soldiers guarding U.S. and Allied POWs more sadistic. Starved, shot and beaten, many of the 2,146 prisoners of the Los Baños prison camp in the Philippines—most of them American men, women and children—would not survive much longer unless rescued soon.
Deeply concerned about the half-starved and ill-treated prisoners, General Douglas MacArthur assigned to the 11th Airborne Division a dangerous rescue mission deep behind enemy lines that became a deadly race against the clock. The Los Baños raid would become one of the greatest triumphs of that war or any war; hailed years later by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell: “I doubt that any airborne unit in the world will ever be able to rival the Los Baños prison raid. It is the textbook operation for all ages and all armies.”
Combining personal interviews, diaries, correspondence, memoirs, and archival research, Rescue at Los Baños tells the story of a remarkable group of prisoners—whose courage and fortitude helped them overcome hardship, deprivation, and cruelty—and of the young American soldiers and Filipino guerrillas who risked their lives to save them.
Rescue at Los Baños: The Most Daring Prison Camp Raid of World War II, by Bruce Henderson- Amazon Sales Rank: #338343 in Books
- Brand: Bruce Henderson
- Published on: 2015-03-31
- Released on: 2015-03-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.21" w x 6.00" l, 1.20 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 384 pages
Review “Riveting. ... Opens our eyes to... amazing bravery in the midst of a greater war. ... Readers [will] be both shocked by the conditions that POWs had to endure and appreciative of the bravery and ingenuity of that generation we have come to call the greatest.” (Washington Post)“Bruce Henderson has told a wonderfully exciting story of one of war’s greatest rescues with verve, style, and panache. I didn’t even stop for coffee during my reading: it was so classically unputdownable.” (Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author of The Men Who United the States)“Rescue at Los Banos will swell your chest. Bruce Henderson’s powerful account has earned a place on the top shelf of World War II nonfiction narratives.” (Mitchell Zuckoff, New York Times bestselling author of 13 Hours and Lost in Shangri-La)“An epic survival story of men and women held captive in a Japanese internment camp in the Philippines until their remarkable rescue by U.S. paratroopers and Filipino guerrillas three years later. Fast-paced and compelling, Rescue at Los Banos is as gripping as any suspense novel.” (Vincent Bugliosi, author of Helter Skelter and Reclaiming History)“Rescue at Los Banos hits the drop zone. Extensively researched and extremely well-written, Bruce Henderson’s riveting account of the historic events of 23 February 1945 finally does justice to the greatest airborne operation in U.S. military history.” (John D. Lukacs, author of Escape from Davao)“Riveting…Bruce Henderson does it again with his account of the prisoners at Los Banos. I felt their agonies, sacrifices, and exhilaration. Any reader would love this account of individuals triumphing over seemingly impossible obstacles.” (John Wukovits, author of Hell From the Heavens)“The agony and anguish for the Japanese-held Los Banos internees - all civilians and including children and small babies - is almost beyond belief. The raid by U.S. paratroopers that set them free is breathtaking.” (Bill Sloan, author of Undefeated)“Bruce Henderson has managed to pull one of the most daring rescue missions in military history out of obscurity and turn it into a solid book of passion and fascinating detail. He has done his readers - and military history buffs in general - a great service.” (Captain Dale Dye, USMC (Ret), author of Contra File and other Shake Davis novels and Hollywood military adviser)“Riveting. ... Achieves a high standard of popular history. Rescue at Los Banos artfully blends vibrant character sketches with equally clear military fact, all rendered in vivid color.” (Kirkus Reviews)“Gripping. ... A heartrending tale of... survival.” (Library Journal)“Reads like an adventure thriller and sheds new light on one of the most compelling stories of World War II. ... Anyone who enjoyed Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken or Mitchell Zuckoff’s Lost in Shangri-La should check this one out.” (Military.com)
From the Back Cover
Rescue at Los Baños is the spellbinding survival story of more than two thousand American and Allied civilian prisoners of war—men, women, and children—held in the Philippines by the Japanese during World War II, and the elite 11th Airborne Division’s heart-pounding mission in a race against the clock to rescue them from behind enemy lines
As U.S. victory in the Pacific drew near, Japanese soldiers at the Los Baños Internment Camp became increasingly sadistic and began systematically starving, beating, and killing their captives. Fearing the loss of more innocent lives, General Douglas MacArthur gave the 11th Airborne Division the dangerous mission of freeing these beleaguered men, women, and children in a deadly race against the clock. Rescue at Los Baños deftly weaves together dramatic accounts of the prison camp with detailed analysis of the complex military operation being planned and carried out, documenting the incredible story of the prisoners and those who risked their lives to save them.
About the Author
Bruce Henderson is the author or coauthor of more than twenty nonfiction books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller And the Sea Will Tell. He lives in Menlo Park, California.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. “The trap door sprang open with the sound of a rifle shot.” By Bassocantor And that's what happened to the sadistic Japanese camp commander, Sadaaki Konishi on April 30th, 1949. He was found responsible for a systematic starvation of the internees at Los Banos--a starvation that left some dead, and many near death.RESCUE AT LOS BANOS was a real education for me. Prior to reading this book, I had no idea there been such a terrific internee camp there; nor had I heard about this well-planned rescue. The author does a good job at telling the story from the vantage point of different people. This included people from all different walks of life who would eventually become internees together at Los Banos.For the internees, their life at Los Banos didn’t start off that bad. But after a while, a sadistic commander took over the camp, and from there things just got worse and worse. Meager food rations were reduced, even though there was plenty of food available, and the camp itself was located in an area of great agricultural productivity. It was touching to hear how many of the internees helped each other out.The rescue plan was very complicated, involved in lots of different troops. The planners were especially concerned about a Japanese infantry division that was just a short ways from the camp. Of course the rescue attempt worked marvelously well, and in fact would actually be cited as an example of perfect planning.As a result of the rescue, over two thousand men women and children were rescued. The rescue occurred with an incredibly low number of allied casualties, and no civilian fatalities. There are wonderful pictures showing the thin internees after their rescue. There is one particularly endearing photo about a woman and her two young sons eating their first meal after being liberated.After the war, the prison commander would explain that he was simply following orders. When asked about a policy of deliberately starving the internees, the commander said “No, there is no such policy.“ He also explained “that was all determined by order so I myself had nothing to do with it.“ of course, his claims were found to be false; he indeed was responsible for the brutal treatment of several thousands souls.All in all, RESCUE AT LOS BANOS is a tragic story, but one worth reading. I learned a lot about the brave men and women who served our country at such a great cost. I enjoyed hearing the accounts of what the survivors of the camp are doing these days; I believe there are just a few still alive.The book includes an extensive list of reference sources, as well as an appendix showing the internees at the camp. There is also an extensive bibliography and index. Finally, also included is a bizarre tale of what actually happened to the sadistic Japanese commander. Earlier reports of his death had not been accurate, but the authors recount here his actual execution.Advanced reading copy for review courtesy of Edelweiss.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. BRAVERY, RESOLVE, COORDINATION IN WW2 PHILIPPINES By Rich Foye I write in support of Rescue At Los Banos. It is an interesting story on a number of levels. First, it shows again how War brings out both the humanity and inhumanity in those in the middle of the maelstrom of conflict. Second, it is a book that honors the work of the military, in particular the 11th Air Borne, paratroopers , Army Air Force pilots, and Phillipine Guerrillas. Third it tells the story of the civilan internees and the hardships they faced and the bravery and perserverence they showed. This includes the role of the women of the camp Navy Nurses, mothers, and wives. The book gives a well written account of a heroic coordinated rescue from the individuals that were there. It tells the story of the War in the Phillipines, which has not received the historic attention that is deserved.For the reader that seeks to understand the background leading to the civilian Philippine internment camps, this is provided through the experiences of the author's selected participants.I write this from the perspective of someone that has spent significant time the last few years reading and writing (The Bill Foye Story) about the greater WW 2 Los Banos area. This included direct reading of Guerrilla reports. The PQOG Guerrilla unit along with the people of Los Banos saved one particular Navy pilot in October 1944. William Foye, my father, bailed out about a mile from the Los Banos Camp. This lead to his rescue in February 1945, thanks to the help of C-47 pilots, supplying the 11th Air Borne, that saw the mirror signal and the next day a PBY rescue. The Henderson book overlaps some situations laid out in the book.Finally, my mother was a Navy Nurse and would be proud of the role they played and that the Nurses and other women have their story told.Given all this, it is a good read!Richard Foye
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Marvelous Update on the Los Banos Liberation By Leo Higgins Magnificent update to the successful WWII raid and liberation of over 2100 internees at Los Banos Prison Camp; Luzon, Republic of the Philippines. The author, Bruce Henderson, effectively dissects the intricacies that played out on that fateful day, 23 Feb 1945. He also sheds some light on the controversy surrounding the execution date and place of an Imperial Japanese Army officer, (Warrant Officer Sadaaki Konishi), who was second in command at Los Banos Internment Camp. Sadaaki was charged with, and convicted of war crimes against humanity for his direct part in systematically starving numerous internees to death. Also under this Warrant Officer's direction he and his minions corralled hundreds of local Filipinos and slaughtered them wholesale. This took place just days after the liberation. It was reported that the Japanese wanted to eradicate all suspected Filipino guerrillas and their extended families -- so they rounded-up and killed an estimated 1,500 Filipino's in neighboring villages. Court records show that the sadistic Sadaaki Konishi, orchestrated these and other atrocities. At war's end he was found guilty, and hung for his inhumanity. The book, 'Angels At Dawn', authored by retired Lt Gen Edward Flanagan, (former 11th Airborne paratrooper), stated Konishi was hung on June 17, 1947, however this book 'Rescue At Los Banos', updates the execution timeline; stating that Konishi met his maker, (by way of the noose), on April 30, 1948. Either way, a war criminal was adjudicated in a military court of law. Something he, Konishi, never granted the internees, or neighboring Filipinos.The raid involved a diversionary attack column. Unfortunately three Americans died with that task force. On the raid itself, two Filipino guerrillas paid the ultimate price, and one internee was wounded, albeit superficially. The plan involved 54 amtracs, (for an amphibious egress), Filipino guerrillas, and of course the famed 511th Airborne Regiment, (511th PIR). It's amazing that this plan went off with so few casualties, as the Imperial Japanese Army's 8th Division was camped only 10 - 12 miles away. The 8th Division had an estimated troop strength of 10,000 seasoned soldiers. The diversionary attack column successfully drew the IJA's attention off of the raiders.This is a great historical literary piece. The author does a fantastic job at illuminating some of the key players in the 11th Airborne Division. He also brings to light several internees and their plight to survive. I'm glad I took the time to read this spell-binding intrigue. Great job Bruce -- this was quite captivating and easy to read. I recommend this engrossing narrative to the masses. It's intellectual and heartfelt story line is amazing.
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