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A thrilling account of espionage, daring, and deception set in the exotic surroundings of occupied Manila during World War II. On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by US pushes. Manila was a strategic port, an enchanting American outpost, and a jewel of your city. Tokyo observed its conquest of the Philippines as the main element in its intend to control most of Asia, including Australia. A large number of troops surrendered and were directed on the notorious 80-mile Bataan Death March. But a large number of other Filipinos and People in america refused to surrender and hid in the Luzon hills above Bataan and Manila. MacArthur's Spies is the storyline of three of these and how they effectively foiled the Japanese for more than 2 yrs, sabotaging Japanese work and preparing the way for MacArthur's come back. From a jungle hideout, Colonel John Boone, an enlisted American soldier, led an insurgent force of Filipino fighters who infiltrated Manila as staff and servants to stage demolitions and attacks. "Chick" Parsons, an American entrepreneur, polo player, and expatriate in Manila, was also a US Navy intellect official. He escaped in the guise of your Panamanian diplomat and delivered as MacArthur's spymaster, coordinating the guerrilla work with the planned Allied invasion. And finally there is Claire Phillips, an itinerant American torch singer with many brands and almost as much husbands. Her nightclub in Manila served as a cover for supplying food to People in america in the hills and to a large number of prisoners of war. She and the men and women who caused her compiled information from the collaborating Filipino entrepreneurs; the homesick, English-speaking Japanese officials; and the spies who mingled in the public. Enthusiasts of Alan Furst and Ben Macintyre - and anyone who is in love with Casablanca - will relish this true story of heroism when it counted the most.
