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Among The Headhunters: An Extraordinary World War Ii Story Of Survival In The Burmese Jungle,New
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Flying The Notorious 'Hump' Route Between India And China In 1943, A Twinengine Plane Suffered Mechanical Failure And Crashed In A Dense Mountain Jungle, Deep Within Japaneseheld Territory. Among The Passengers And Crew Were Celebrated Cbs Journalist Eric Sevareid, An Oss Operative Who Was Also A Soviet Double Agent, And General Joseph 'Vinegar Joe' Stilwell'S Personal Political Adviser. Against The Odds, All But One Of The Twentyone People Aboard The Doomed Aircraft Survivedit Remains The Largest Civilian Evacuation Of An Aircraft By Parachute. But They Fell From The Frying Pan Into The Fire.Disentangling Themselves From Their Parachutes, The Shocked Survivors Discovered That They Had Arrived In Wild Country Dominated By A Tribe With A Special Reason To Hate White Men. The Nagas Were Notorious Headhunters Who Routinely Practiced Slavery And Human Sacrifice, Their Specialty Being The Removal Of Enemy Heads. Japanese Soldiers Lay Close By, Too, With Their Own Brand Of Hatred For Americans.Among The Headhunters Tellsfor The First Timethe Incredible True Story Of The Adventures Of These Men Among The Naga Warriors, Their Sustenance From The Air By The Usaaf, And Their Ultimate Rescue. It Is Also A Story Of Two Very Different Worlds Collidingyoung Americans, Exuberant Apostles Of Their Country'S Vast Industrial Democracy, Coming Facetoface With The Naga, An Ancient Tribe Determined To Preserve Its Local Power Based On Headhunting And Slaving.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has three hundred four pages. It provides an in-depth narrative of survival during World War II.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound in hardcover. Hardcover binding offers durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures seven point twenty-five inches in length, one point fourteen inches in width, and nine point twenty-five inches in height. These dimensions make it a suitable size for a standard bookshelf.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Robert Lyman. He explores the historical context and personal stories of the characters involved.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the historical non-fiction genre. It recounts true events related to World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: This book is intended for adult readers. It contains themes of war and survival that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
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- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone title. It does not belong to a series, allowing readers to enjoy it independently.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of survival, courage, and the clash of cultures during wartime. It highlights the resilience of individuals in extreme circumstances.
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