Prisoners of War: A Story of Four American Soldiers.PRISONERS OF WAR prisoners of war, in international law, persons captured by a belligerent while fighting in the military. International law includes rules on the treatment of prisoners of war but extends protection only to combatants. : A STORY OF FOUR AMERICAN SOLDIERS. N.d. 1 cd. 1 hr. Erica Heilman & Gregory L. Sharrow, producers. Vermont Folklife Folklife is an extension of, and often an alternate term for the subject of, folklore. The term gained usage in the United States in the 1960s from its use by such folklore scholars as Don Yoder and Warren Roberts, who wished to recognize that the study of folklore goes beyond oral Center (802-388-4964; www.vermont folklifecenter.org). $14.95. no ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m . Plastic; content notes. SA This audiobook is living history at its best and another example of why the men who fought in WW II are called "the Greatest Generation." Four American soldiers who were captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge Battle of the Bulge, popular name in World War II for the German counterattack in the Ardennes, Dec., 1944–Jan., 1945. It is also known as the Battle of the Ardennes. On Dec. in December 1944 relate their experiences during their captivity and how the ordeal affected their later lives. The men tell their own stories; there are no professional "readers." Their voices are clear, strong, and matter-of-fact. At times, they do become emotional and are almost moved to tears as they talk about friends who did not survive. Although the four men were not together, all had similar experiences. The attack came as a complete surprise and there was a great deal of confusion. When they surrendered, they were all out of ammunition. All were starving starve v. starved, starv·ing, starves v.intr. 1. To suffer or die from extreme or prolonged lack of food. 2. Informal To be hungry. 3. To suffer from deprivation. while in prison camp. All described brutality Brutality See also Cruelty, Mutilation. Black Prince angered by Limoges’ resistance, massacred three hundred inhabitants (1370). [Eur. Hist.: Bishop, 75] Caracalla Roman emperor (211–217) massacred many thousands [Rom. they had experienced or had witnessed. They talk about the flashbacks, nightmares, and other problems that continue to plague them in their post-war lives. This will appeal to a wide audience, particularly students of WW II. It is important and informative and deserves a place on library shelves. Prof. John E. Boyd, Jenkintown, PA S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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