

An edition of Behind the lines (1995)
By William E. Butterworth III
Publish Date
1995
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Language
eng
Pages
559
Description:
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 . . .
subjects: Fiction, United States, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Marine Corps, Military History, History, Large type books, Fiction, men's adventure, Fiction, historical, general, Fiction, war & military, World war, 1939-1945, fiction, Mccoy, ken (fictitious character), fiction, Fiction, historical
Places: United States
Times: 20th century