Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book

By Eugene C. Jacobs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** In the Philippines during World War II, soldiers are thrown into a nightmare of captivity, relying on one another to endure the impossible.

Genres

Biographies History - General History - Warfare

Released

2005-07-01

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Summary

** "Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book" by Eugene C. Jacobs is a memoir that throws readers into the brutal reality of World War II through the eyes of U.S. military medics stationed in the Philippines. The story begins the day after Pearl Harbor, with Captain Eugene Jacobs facing the immediate chaos of war at Camp John Hay. As bombs drop and the situation deteriorates, he and his fellow soldiers, who the story refers to as "blood brothers," are tested beyond their limits and forming unbreakable bonds in the process. Their experiences of captivity and the constant struggle for survival paints a picture of incredible hardship, but also highlights the strength and resilience of the human spirit amidst the conflict's most challenging moments. **