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History - The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

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Book Synopsis: The astonishing, never before told story of the greatest rescue mission of World War II—when the OSS set out to recover more than 500 airmen trapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia...During a bombing campaign over Romanian oil fields, hundreds of American airmen were shot down in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia. Local Serbian farmers and peasants risked their own lives to give refuge to the soldiers while they waited for rescue, and in 1944, Operation Halyard was born. The risks were incredible. The starving Americans in Yugoslavia had to construct a landing strip large enough for C-47 cargo planes—without tools, without alerting the Germans, and without endangering the villagers. And the cargo planes had to make it through enemy airspace and back—without getting shot down themselves. Classified for over half a century for political reasons, the full account of this unforgettable story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery is now being told for the first time ever. The Forgotten 500 is the gripping, behind-the-scenes look at the greatest escape of World War II.“Amazing [and] riveting.”—James Bradley, New York Times bestselling author of Flags of Our Fathers Read more

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Discover the incredible untold story of heroic men who risked everything for the greatest rescue mission of World War II. The Forgotten 500 takes you on a thrilling journey into the depths of Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia, where over 500 American airmen found themselves stranded behind enemy lines. But their luck was about to change...

Meet the brave Serbian farmers and peasants who risked their own lives to provide refuge for these stranded soldiers. These ordinary people defied the Nazis and demonstrated extraordinary compassion and bravery. In 1944, Operation Halyard was born, setting into motion a daring plan to rescue the trapped airmen. Their heroic acts were nothing short of miraculous.

Imagine the incredible risks these Americans faced, starving and desperate for rescue. They had to build a landing strip large enough for cargo planes all by themselves, without tools and without alerting the enemy. The villagers worked tirelessly, risking their lives, to create a way out for these brave men. And when the cargo planes arrived, they had to navigate dangerous enemy airspace, ensuring the rescued soldiers would finally make it back home.

For over half a century, this gripping story remained classified, hidden in the shadows. But now, for the first time ever, The Forgotten 500 unveils the full account of this heroic escape. Experience the loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery as you delve into the behind-the-scenes action of one of World War II's greatest rescues. Prepare to be amazed and riveted by this astonishing journey of survival and determination.

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