Behind Nazi Lines: My Father's Heroic Quest to Save 149 World War II Pows

Behind Nazi Lines: My Father's Heroic Quest to Save 149 World War II Pows
Denise George, Andrew Gerow Hodges
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h229 x 152mm - 368pg
7 Dec 2021 US
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9780593184806
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In 1944, hundreds of Allied soldiers were trapped in POW camps in occupied France. Andy Hodges had been excluded from military service due to a lingering shoulder injury, so he joined the Red Cross, volunteering for the toughest assignments. In the fall of 1944, Andy was tapped for what sounded like a suicide mission: a desperate attempt to aid the Allied POWs in occupied France. Andy did far more than deliver supplies. By the end of the year, he had negotiated the release of an unprecedented 149 prisoners, leaving no man behind.
Filled with secret missions, Nazi villains, and daring escapes that actually happened, "Behind Nazi Lines"is thrilling, epic, inspiring and have we mentioned true? Andy Hodges is a real hero whose story must never be forgotten. Eric Metaxas, "New York Times" bestselling author of"Miracles"and"Bonhoeffer" A riveting and action-packed story, "Behind Nazi Lines" takes you inside a Nazi POW camp in 1944 German-occupied France and shows how one brave American Red Cross volunteer negotiated the release of 149 Allied POWs. A great read. Marcus Brotherton, author of "Shifty's War" One of the most intriguing books I have read on WWII A fascinating book about one of America s unsung heroes in the European Theater Captivating and nearly impossible to put down. I recommend it with enthusiasm to professional historians, history buffs, and anyone who wants to be inspired and entertained. Lyle W. Dorsett, author of "Serving God and Country" "" What a page-turner! It reads like a good novel, but it is all true. Private First Class Bernard Rader, K Company, 301st Regiment, 94th Division A fascinating story of the courageous efforts to rescue POWs held by the Third Reich. Andy's story is one of great courage, risks, sacrifice, and commitment to a transcendent cause. He was a hero who risked his life to bring his fellow Americans home with honor. Lt. Gen. William Jerry Boykin, former commander U.S. Army's Delta Force Superbly written and extensively researched, Andy Hodges story recounts a compelling piece of military history. It brings a human dimension to an underappreciated heroic episode to life. This informative, enjoyable and excellent work exemplifies a labor of love and courage one man had for his country. Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Burgess Jr., formerdirector of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, Senior Counsel for National Security Programs, Cyber Programs and Military Affairs, Auburn University"
Andrew G. Hodges Jr., M.D., is the firstborn son of World War II hero Andrew Gerow Hodges. He is a psychiatrist in private practice and has served as assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Hodges has helped pioneer a breakthrough to the brilliant unconscious mind, which he explained in his groundbreaking book, "The Deeper Intelligence. "Criminal investigators and journalists have sought Hodges expertise as a forensic profiler in cases ranging from the murder of JonBenet Ramsey to the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. He is also the author of "Jesus: An Interview Across Time (A Psychiatrist Looks at His Humanity)" a fascinating portrait of Jesus as man and God. Dr. Hodges lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his family. Denise George is an author, teacher, and speaker. She has written or cowritten twenty-seven books, including "The Secret Holocaust Diaries: The Untold Story of Nonna Bannister"; "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age During the Civil Rights Movement"; and "The Gentle Giant of Dynamite Hill: The Untold Story of Arthur Shores and His Family s Fight for Civil Rights." Her work has been published in numerous magazines, journals, and newspapers. She is married to author Dr. Timothy George and lives in Birmingham, Alabama."
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593184806
Published: 7 Dec 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: E P Dutton & Co Inc
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 368

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