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# The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

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Review: Incredible Story--well written - This is an amazing story told in a riveting, narrative style that makes it a compelling read for a variety of readers. While interested in history, my wife normally finds non-fiction books tedious to get through--but she blew through this book in no time and felt it was one of the best she had ever read. I can't do much better than that when it comes to a recommendation. Great for anyone interested in the Second World War, particularly the less-talked-about theater of the Mediterranean and the partisan situation in Yugoslavia.
Review: Easy read, interesting history (again, something "they" never told us about in school!) - The smooth flowing narrative follows a story that we should all be aware of. The facts explain what happened, how it happened, the main characters involved, and the sequelae after the fact. Hardly a textbook, it is moving and engaging and reveals a story that every American, and for all that, every Brit, too, should be aware of. If not for one young lady whose letter to her husband piqued him so much that he investigated it and kicked off a series of events, the rescue outlined in this book would never have happened, and further, that despite the best efforts of the British (who'd a thunk?) to quash the rescue, the Americans pulled it off anyway. A thrilling and engaging read, I'd recommend this book to all history buffs, OSS buffs, WWII buffs and students of inquiry. Well written, easy narrative, and well put together.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,942 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in European History (Books) #31 in World War II History (Books) #80 in United States History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,682) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0451224957 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0451224958 |
| Item Weight  | 11.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 336 pages |
| Publication date  | September 2, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Dutton Caliber |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Story--well written
*by D***. on November 24, 2025*

This is an amazing story told in a riveting, narrative style that makes it a compelling read for a variety of readers. While interested in history, my wife normally finds non-fiction books tedious to get through--but she blew through this book in no time and felt it was one of the best she had ever read. I can't do much better than that when it comes to a recommendation. Great for anyone interested in the Second World War, particularly the less-talked-about theater of the Mediterranean and the partisan situation in Yugoslavia.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy read, interesting history (again, something "they" never told us about in school!)
*by U***4 on August 8, 2024*

The smooth flowing narrative follows a story that we should all be aware of. The facts explain what happened, how it happened, the main characters involved, and the sequelae after the fact. Hardly a textbook, it is moving and engaging and reveals a story that every American, and for all that, every Brit, too, should be aware of. If not for one young lady whose letter to her husband piqued him so much that he investigated it and kicked off a series of events, the rescue outlined in this book would never have happened, and further, that despite the best efforts of the British (who'd a thunk?) to quash the rescue, the Americans pulled it off anyway. A thrilling and engaging read, I'd recommend this book to all history buffs, OSS buffs, WWII buffs and students of inquiry. Well written, easy narrative, and well put together.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting, but ponderous at times
*by J***C on August 19, 2025*

Very interesting story. But the writing was a bit ponderous. The middle of the book moves really slowly, and there's a ton of information that could have been covered in 20% of the time.

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