Then There Were Six: The True Story of the 1944 Rangoon Disaster [Paperback]

Karnig Thomasian (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1418449318 | ISBN-13: 978-1418449315 | Publication Date: May 20, 2004

The true story of the 1944 Rangoon Disaster-when only 1 of 11 B-29s returned to its home base-when 18 men died, and 29 airmen were captured by the Japanese. All this was the result of a very bad decision by our commanding officer which had a dramatic impact on the lives of 47 men.

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About the Author

A New Yorker, Karnig Thomasian volunteered for the Army Air Corp in 1942 at the age of 18. As a left gunner on a B-29 Superfortress during WWII he fought against the Japanese. After his liberation as a prisoner of war, and an honorable discharge from the service, Thomasian used the GI Bill to attend the Art Students League in New York. He worked in top advertising agencies and a graphic design firm for the next 44 years. Retirement in 1996 enabled him to pursue his artistic capabilities; however, his deepest desire was to help ex-pows/veterans in getting their disability compensations. He voluntarily became an accredited National Service Officer in 1999 and has helped over 55 combat veterans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (May 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418449318
• ISBN-13: 978-1418449315
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok book, February 24, 2009

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Sarek A. Lee (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Then There Were Six: The True Story of the 1944 Rangoon Disaster (Paperback)

This book is alright. I like the POW viewpoint, it gives another side of war, but the book really doesn't show you what happens, it more so tells you. I found it a poor example of the cruelty of the Japs because it only says what happened, it doesn't describe it in detail. Good quick read though.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read, July 22, 2007

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M. C. Biringer "grandlady" (Washington,Pa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: THEN THERE WERE SIX: The true story of the 1944 Rangoon Disaster (Hardcover)

I found the book to be very informative on the conduct of the Japanese officers. I also found it to show an open side to the "regular" army guys. The knowledge that we had incompetent commanders whose ego trips caused death and misery to our troops was a refreshing view. Hats off to Mr. Thomasian for giving us an honest view of the war. Very easy to read. Missed a lunch date to finish reading. Thank you Mr. Thomasian.