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The War Journal of Major Damon 'Rocky' Gause
The War Journal of Major Damon 'Rocky' Gause
Author: Damon Major 'Rocky' Gause, Stephen E. Ambrose
The true, first-hand account of a captured World War II soldier's incredible escape from the Bataan Death March and courageous journey home--discovered after more than 50 years.
ISBN-13: 9780786884216
ISBN-10: 0786884215
Publication Date: 11/22/2000
Pages: 242
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Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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ARReader avatar reviewed The War Journal of Major Damon 'Rocky' Gause on + 38 more book reviews
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This book is amazing! Major Damon'Rocky'Gause was a true hero with a journey back to freedom that will amaze you and stay with you. His dedication,instincts,drive, tenacity, quick wit, and bravery is astonishing. What is even more unheard of is going on and signing up for a second tour of duty. He and his family sacrificed so much for America's freedom! This book is a great read. One of those rare pearls that every reader hopes to find.
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hardtack avatar reviewed The War Journal of Major Damon 'Rocky' Gause on + 2686 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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