Race Against Death

Experience a gripping narrative of one of World War II's most audacious rescue missions, set against the harrowing backdrop of the Bataan Death March and the brutal conditions faced by American and Filipino POWs. After the fall of the Philippines, U.S. Army Rangers, alongside the "Angels of the Underground" and courageous guerrilla soldiers, embarked on a perilous mission to save those imprisoned under the Japanese military. In "The Great Raid," Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson sheds light on this largely forgotten operation, honoring the resilience and bravery of those who faced unimaginable odds in service to their country.