The Forgotten 500 - by Gregory A Freeman (Paperback)

The Forgotten 500 is a gripping and inspiring true story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery that has been buried for too long.

In 1944, the OSS set out to rescue more than 500 airmen trapped behind enemy lines in Yugoslavia, with incredible risks involved.

Local Serbian farmers and peasants risked their own lives to give refuge to the soldiers while they waited for rescue, and in 1944, Operation Halyard was born.

The daring rescue effort to save hundreds of downed airmen in dangerous enemy territory is an amazing but unknown WWII adventure story that will take your breath away.

Told in riveting detail for the first time, this untold story of World War II has finally been told with skill and grace.

The Forgotten 500 is a literary and journalistic achievement of the highest order, an exciting tale of unsung heroes who went above and beyond.

With meticulous archival research and scores of probing interviews, this book reads like a fast-paced novel but is based on true events that will leave you in awe.

Don't miss out on this incredible story of courage and daring that has been buried for too long!