INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

The Bataan Death March (History Notes)

The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced march of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war (POWs) by Japanese forces during World War II.

Among Heroes: A Marine Corps Rifle Company on Peleliu (Historical Book - Free PDF)

Few Americans know of the battle of Peleliu during WWII. It became the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history given the number of casualties compared to the number of troops involved.

A Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy (Historical Book - Free PDF)

Indianapolis was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes.

Valley of the Shadow: An Account of American POWs of the Japanese (Book Notes)

It can often take a long time, often too long, for a son to recognize the value of his father, in his own life and that of the society he defended. 

Commandos: Set Europe Ablaze (Book Notes)

Commandos tells the story of two U.S. Marines who are sent to fight alongside Britain's elite commando forces during World War II.