FAIRFIELD, Calif., June 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- From the author of I'm One of the Lucky Ones comes its awaited sequel, 5 Brothers in Arms. Follow a true story of survival as Raymond C. Heimbuch shares his and his brothers' experiences during their ordeal as POWs. Get a glimpse of the struggles they underwent during these difficult circumstances.
Raymond or "Ray" Heimbuch and his brother George are only two of five brothers in the army who were captured in the Philippines in spring of 1942 and became POWs of the Japanese. They were both shipped to Japan aboard the infamous "Hell Ships" to perform slave labor in Japanese War industries. The author's sharp memory allows him to recall and share their experiences of starvation and suffering. But despite the hardships, their friendship is one reason they did survive, helping each other as they embarked on a horrific journey of ninety-two days from Mindanao to Japan. Theirs was not to reason why -- theirs was to do or die. Discover how strong bond got them through their worst experience in life. Get a copy of this compelling true story and witness the strength of 5 Brothers in Arms.
About the Author
Karl and Christina Heimbuch, of Mobridge, SD had five sons involved in WWII. Two, in the Army Air Corps, were POWs of the Japanese, captured in the Philippines in the spring of 1942. Both were shipped to Japan aboard the infamous "Hell Ships" to perform slave labor in Japanese War industries. One was a Marine, a voluntary inductee, among the first ashore at Iwo Jima and one of only three in his company who was not a casualty during the ensuing battles. One was in the Navy, also in the Pacific theater. The youngest was in the Army Air Corps. This is their story, as written by the oldest of the five, Ray. This is a sequel to his first book, I'm one of the Lucky Ones, published in 2002, and only available from the author. Contact him via Email: rayheimbuch@msn.com
5 Brothers in Arms * by Raymond C. Heimbuch
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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