| Author |
Jacobs, Eugene C. |
| Editor |
Rohlfing, Sam |
| Title |
Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book" by Colonel Eugene C. Jacobs is a memoir chronicling events during World War II, written in the mid-20th century. The book delves into the harrowing experiences of U.S. military medics in the Philippines, particularly focusing on their struggles and resilience in the face of Japanese captivity and the brutality endured during the war. It brings to light the author's personal journey and the deep bonds formed among the soldiers, referred to as "blood brothers," during their trials and tribulations. The opening of the memoir sets a dramatic stage as the protagonist, Captain Eugene Jacobs, receives an urgent call to duty on December 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, signaling a war that would engulf the Philippines. The narrative captures the chaos and confusion at Camp John Hay, where Jacobs serves as a medic. As bombs begin to fall and chaos ensues, he reflects on the impending dangers of war, the unpreparedness of their defenses, and the emotional turmoil of being a medical officer thrust into a frontline conflict. The text introduces other key characters who share in their collective suffering and survival, establishing the strong camaraderie and spirit among the soldiers, which persists despite the challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
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| Subject |
Jacobs, Eugene C.
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| Subject |
United States. Army -- Officers -- Biography
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, Japanese
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8423 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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