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American soldiers faced the Japanese in rugged country, sometimes with gear not suited to the region.

military stationed less than a mile from the back gate across the Cabu River— at least, everyone concerned with the operation hopes so. Because the suc- cess of the mission depends on absolute secrecy. It must be a complete and total surprise attack. The lives of the POWs—and those of the Army Rangers—depend on it.

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