Borrowman, Jerry

"Author Jerry Borrowman recounts seven lesser-known stories of World War II spies, resisters, and others who fought for freedom against the Nazi threat"--Provided by publisher.

"Eight stories of man-made disasters and the heroes who arose to rescue others as well as institute reforms that would avoid similar disasters later"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the stories of ten heroic men and women in World War II.

"Compassionate Soldier illuminates some of the most fascinating and yet largely unknown stories of men and womenwhose humanity led them to perform courageous acts of mercy and compassion amid the chaos and carnage of war. Arranged by war from the American Revolution to the Iraq War and global in perspective, it features extraordinary stories of grace under fire from valiant soldiers and noncombatants whorose above the inhumanity of lethal conflict and chose compassion, even knowing their actions could put their lives and liberty at risk"--Amazon.com.