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Lieutenant William Frederick “Bill” Harris was 25 years old when captured by Japanese forces during the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. This son of a decorated Marine general escaped from hell on earth by swimming eight hours through a shark-infested bay; but his harrowing ordeal had just begun.
Shipwrecked on the southern coast of the Philippines, he was sheltered by a Filipino aristocrat, engaged in guerilla fighting, and eventually set off through hostile waters to China. After 29 days of misadventures and violent storms, Harris and his crew limped into a friendly fishing village in the southern Philippines. Evading and fighting for months, he embarked on another agonizing voyage to Australia, but was betrayed by treacherous islanders and handed over to the Japanese.
Held for two years in the notorious Ofuna prisoner-of-war camp outside Yokohama, Harris was continuously starved, tortured, and beaten, but he never surrendered. Teaching himself Japanese, he eavesdropped on the guards and created secret codes to communicate with fellow prisoners. After liberation on August 30, 1945, Bill represented American Marine POWs during the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay before joining his father and flying to a home he had not seen in four years.
Valor is a riveting new look at the Pacific War. Through military documents, personal photos, and an unpublished memoir provided by his daughter, Harris’ experiences are dramatically revealed through his own words in the expert hands of bestselling author and retired fighter pilot Dan Hampton. This is the stunning and captivating true story of an American hero.
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Experience the incredible true story of Lieutenant William Frederick “Bill” Harris in the captivating and riveting book, Valor. Written by New York Times bestselling author Dan Hampton, Valor takes you on a remarkable journey of courage, resilience, and heroism. Immerse yourself in the harrowing tale of a young American hero who survived unimaginable challenges during World War II.
Inspiring and captivating, Valor recounts Lieutenant Harris' capture by Japanese forces during the Battle of Corregidor. Join him on his daring escape from hell on earth as he swims through a shark-infested bay for eight hours. But that was only the beginning of his incredible journey.
After being shipwrecked on the southern coast of the Philippines, Harris finds refuge with a Filipino aristocrat, engaging in guerilla fighting and navigating through hostile waters to China. Be prepared for 29 days of misadventures and violent storms before Harris and his crew finally arrive at a friendly fishing village in the Philippines.
However, Harris' struggle is far from over. Brace yourself as he evades and fights the enemy for months, enduring unimaginable hardships in his quest for freedom. His story takes an unexpected turn when he is betrayed by treacherous islanders and handed over to the Japanese. Journey alongside Harris as he endures years of starvation, torture, and beatings at the notorious Ofuna prisoner-of-war camp outside Yokohama.
Lieutenant Harris never gives up. Through sheer determination, he teaches himself Japanese, creates secret codes to communicate with fellow prisoners, and constantly seeks opportunities for escape. Finally, after the liberation on August 30, 1945, he represents American Marine POWs during the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay before reuniting with his father and returning home.
Through military documents, personal photos, and an unpublished memoir provided by his daughter, Valor offers a unique perspective on the Pacific War. Let yourself be moved by Lieutenant Harris' captivating story, beautifully brought to life by Dan Hampton, a bestselling author and retired fighter pilot.
Don't miss out on this incredible tale of bravery and resilience. Grab your copy of Valor today and immerse yourself in the story of a true American hero.
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