Behind the Lines Mass market paperbound - 1996
by W. E. Griffin
Captured in the hour of their greatest glory, The Corps is a tribute to the heroes we call Marines. Their story is the story of America. By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. A Marine leads his team on a mission through the heart of enemy territory.
Summary
By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. Refusing to surrender, a renegade Army officer organizes a resistance force and vows to fight to the last man. A Marine leads his team on a mission through the heart of enemy territory.
And the nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war . . .
First line
A Ford pickup truck turned off the Mariveles-Cabcaben "highway" into what was officially called "The Headquarters Area" but known universally as "Little Baguio."
From the rear cover
BEHIND THE LINES is W.E.B. Griffin's powerful novel of World War II -- and the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of those who fought it. By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. Refusing to surrender, a renegade Army officer organizes a resistance force and vows to fight to the last man. A Marine leads his team on a mission through the heart of enemy territory. And a nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war...
Captured in the hour of their greatest glory, THE CORPS is a tribute to the heroes we call Marines. Their story is the story of America.
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- Title Behind the Lines
- Author W. E. Griffin
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition 1st Printing
- Pages 576
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date September 1, 1996
- ISBN 9780515119381 / 0515119385
- Weight 0.58 lbs (0.26 kg)
- Dimensions 6.69 x 4.12 x 1.24 in (16.99 x 10.46 x 3.15 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 1900-1949
- Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, War stories
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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