The last Japanese soldier: Corporal Yokoi's 28 incredible years in the Guam jungle (Unknown Binding)

by Sankei Shimbun Fuji Terebi Tokubetsu Shuzaihan (Author)

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Language Notes
Text: English, Japanese (translation)

Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tom Stacey Ltd (1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854682937
• ISBN-13: 978-0854682935
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,818,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Story., April 10, 2006

By	Douglas E. Kostelnik "Doug" (Brandon, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had lived on Guam in the mid 80's and met the current mayor of the town that overlooked the valley where Yokoi lived. He pointed out where his cave was and some interesting tales surrounding the story. He and his buddies used to go down to the river (which was quite a distance down in the dense jungle) before Yokoi was discovered. I knew a little about the story and enjoyed my time on the island. My girlfriend found an english copy of the book for my birthday (I was very suprised!). Since the story has some personal interest to me, I found it very enlightening.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've read on the Pacific Theater, March 1, 2004

By	"richardcdr" (Ephrata, PA USA) - See all my reviews

I read this book over 20 years ago and it still stands out in my mind. Written from an enemy soldiers perspective of the Americans while waiting for his countrymen to re-establish control of the island he was on. There was tremendous loyalty by this soldier for his country.

4.0 out of 5 stars Are you aware of the other Japanese soldier -?, September 28, 2007

By	Melvin T. Deweese "Mountain Mel" (Grand Jct., Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have not read this book but I would like to but it is very costly it seems. I have read the other book about the other Japanese soldier whom held out in the Philippines - "NO SURRENDER - my 30 year war". It was great as for the jungle skills, etc. Amazing stuff! Can you tell me if this soldier "made fire with a piece of wire?? Signed, Mtn Mel - [e-mail]