New ebook “The Fate of the Generals” chronicles darkish chapter in U.S. army historical past

In the weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japan invaded the Philippines. After a months-long siege, American forces surrendered. It’s thought-about one of many worst defeats in U.S. army historical past. One chief was left to command forces within the face of overwhelming odds, whereas one other evacuated however vowed to return. Now, their story is the topic of "The Fate of the Generals" by Jonathan Horn.

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