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Escape from Corregidor (Annotated) Kindle Edition

by Edgar D. Whitcomb (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 188 ratings
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Escape from Corregidor is the autobiography of World War 2 POW Edgar Whitcomb, a B-17 navigator who arrives in the Philippines just before its invasion by the Japanese and soon finds himself on the run from the enemy. Whitcomb evades the Japanese on Bataan by fleeing to Corregidor Island in a small boat. He is captured on 'The Rock' but later manages to flee at night in an hours-long swim to safety. Caught once again weeks later, Whitcomb is imprisoned, tortured and starved, before attempting yet another escape ...

"A story of one man's effort for survival; an incredible, fascinating account." - Kirkus Reviews.

"One of the most frank, and readable personal narratives of service in the Philippines, and escape from Japanese captivity."
- Pacific Wrecks.

*Includes annotations.
*Includes original photographs from World War 2.
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    236 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    December 31, 2018
  5. File size
    3013 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MKZMDD9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ship to Shore; 1st edition (December 31, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 31, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3013 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

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Dr. PC
5.0 out of 5 stars Escape!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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I great story of a US Army Air Force airman stationed in the Philippines at the beginning of WWII. Escaped from Bataan, captured in the surrender of Corregidor, escaped, then captured again by the Japanese. Many further adventures but I do not want to spoil the ending.
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Ernest J. Boehr
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Story
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
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This is a fascinating story about an airforce navigator who tried to escape the Japanese but was captured by the Filipinos and then lied to the Japanese. He was finally sent to Shanghai and then to America. He was finally sent back to the
Philippines. After one raid on Formosa the war ended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Survival
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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This is a book that expresses the difficulty of escape, evasion, in a hostile environment. The emotional rollercoaster of fear, betrayal, and joyfulness are experienced.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hard for to hoe!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
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Well written, must read. Experiences of the men horrifying and dificult . To endure so much, and still willing to return to the war front spoke of loyalty to their brothers in arm. One never knows what to expect, and when you experience the effect of real war and see reactions, time after time, leave all of it behind you and feel need to return to it is inspiring . The comeradery, the family that is created is for a lifetime
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Jorge
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2019
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It is always interesting to read about the personal adventures of soldiers, sailors, marines, or airmen. It brings the war to a personal level.
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B. Weatherford
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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This is a true story of daring and courage as written by Edgar Whitcomb who, as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, escaped from the Japanese at both Bataan and Corregidor, only to be recaptured months later when he and his companions were betrayed by some local Philippine villagers. Hiding his true identity, Whitcomb was beaten by the Japanese interrogators and he deceived the enemy and was eventually repatriated to America only to return to the Philippines and partake in bombing raids against the Japanese forces. I highly recommend this book!
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EB
3.0 out of 5 stars OK Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019
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An ok period book, especially if you are familiar with the Clark Field, Manila, Battan and Corregidor areas.
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John F. Eakins
5.0 out of 5 stars Escape from Coregidor Review
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019
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I read this book because of my great interest in World War II. I found the book both interesting and tense for a few moments. It was interesting how they escaped, worked their way around until getting a boat to a certain place, splitting up and the one ending up almost back where he started from but to be able to leave and eventually get back to the states. Reading someone's personal views makes all the difference in the book.
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