MacArthur's Spies: The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XS2JJ6Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 281 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From a jungle hideout, Colonel John Boone, an enlisted American soldier, led an insurgent force of Filipino fighters who infiltrated Manila as workers and servants to stage demolitions and attacks. But thousands of other Filipinos and Americans refused to surrender and hid in the Luzon hills above Bataan and Manila. She and the men and women who worked with her gathered information from the collaborating Filipino businessmen; the homesick, English-speaking Japanese officers; and the spies who mingled in the crowd. "Chick" Parsons, an American businessman, polo player, and expatriate in Manila, was also a US Navy intelligence officer. A thrilling story of espionage, daring, and deception set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II. He escaped in the guise of a Panamanian diplomat and returned as MacArthur's spymaster, coordinating the guerrilla efforts with the planned Allied invasion. And finally there was Claire Phillips, an itinerant American torch singer with many names and almost as many husbands. Manila was a strategic port, a romantic American outpost, and a jewel of a city. Fans of Alan Furst and Ben Macintyre - and anyone who loves Casablanca - will relish this true tale of heroism when it counted the most.. Thousands of soldiers surrendered and wer
Five Stars Timothy Mootz Excellent book!. "mediocre, confusing history" according to Exequiel R. Sevilla Jr.. turgid writing, no overview of the chain between the low level agents and headquarters. The coda of the movie made does nothing for the book.. "Four Stars" according to Fred S. Flegel. Excellent product service/thanks