Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
559
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 1996
Publisher
Jove
Description
Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ISBN 10: 0515119385 and ISBN 13: 9780515119381
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 the nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war . . .
Philippines, 1942. A renegade Army officer and a corps of Marines fight their way through the heart of enemy Japanese territory.
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 the nation's proudest sons fight uncelebrated battles that will win -- or lose -- the war . . .
Philippines, 1942. A renegade Army officer and a corps of Marines fight their way through the heart of enemy Japanese territory.
Genres
Action & Adventure
History
Manga