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Albanian Escape: The True Story Of U.S. Army Nurses Behind Enemy Lines
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On November 8, 1943, U.S. Army Nurse Agnes Jensen Stepped Out Of A Cold Rain Into A C53 Transport Plane. But She And Twelve Other Nurses Never Arrived In Bari, Italy, Where They Were To Transport Wounded Soldiers To Hospitals Farther From The Front Lines. A Violent Storm And Pursuit By German Messerschmitts Led To A Crash Landing In A Remote Part Of Albania, Leaving The Nurses, Their Team Of Medics, And Flight Crew Stranded In Germanoccupied Territory.What Followed Was A Dangerous Nineweek Game Of Hideandseek With The Enemy, A Situation President Roosevelt Monitored Daily. Albanian Partisans Aided The Stranded Americans In The Search For A British Intelligence Mission, And The Group Began A Long And Hazardous Journey To The Adriatic Coast. During The Following Weeks, They Crossed Albanias Second Highest Mountain In A Blizzard, Were Strafed By German Planes, Managed To Flee A Town Moments Before It Was Bombed, And Watched Helplessly As An Attempt To Airlift Them Out Was Foiled By German Forces.Albanian Escape Is The Suspensefilled Story Of The Only Group Of Army Flight Nurses To Have Crashlanded And Spent Any Length Of Time In Occupied Territory During World War Ii. The Nurses And Soldiers Endured Fridgid Weather, Survived On Little Food, And Literally Wore Out Their Shoes Trekking Across The Rugged Countryside. Thrust Into A Perilous Situation And Determined To Survive, These Women Found Courage And Strength In Each Other And In The Kindnesses Of Albanians And Guerrillas Who Hid Them From The Germans.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Albanian Escape'? A: 'Albanian Escape' recounts the true story of U.S. Army nurses who crash-landed in German-occupied Albania during World War II and their perilous journey to safety.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Agnes Jensen Mangerich.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition' and is categorized as 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Albanian Escape' has a total of 220 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Albanian Escape' published? A: 'Albanian Escape' was published on January 1, 1999.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the experiences of U.S. Army nurses during World War II, including their crash landing, survival in enemy territory, and interactions with Albanian partisans.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Albanian Escape'.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Albanian Escape' is categorized under the genre of World War II.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a suspense-filled narrative that details the courage and resilience of the nurses during their harrowing ordeal.