Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book by Eugene C. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, Eugene C.
Editor Rohlfing, Sam
Title Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "Blood Brothers: A Medic's Sketch Book" by Colonel Eugene C. Jacobs is a memoir chronicling events during World War II, written in the mid-20th century. The book delves into the harrowing experiences of U.S. military medics in the Philippines, particularly focusing on their struggles and resilience in the face of Japanese captivity and the brutality endured during the war. It brings to light the author's personal journey and the deep bonds formed among the soldiers, referred to as "blood brothers," during their trials and tribulations. The opening of the memoir sets a dramatic stage as the protagonist, Captain Eugene Jacobs, receives an urgent call to duty on December 8, 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, signaling a war that would engulf the Philippines. The narrative captures the chaos and confusion at Camp John Hay, where Jacobs serves as a medic. As bombs begin to fall and chaos ensues, he reflects on the impending dangers of war, the unpreparedness of their defenses, and the emotional turmoil of being a medical officer thrust into a frontline conflict. The text introduces other key characters who share in their collective suffering and survival, establishing the strong camaraderie and spirit among the soldiers, which persists despite the challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
Subject Jacobs, Eugene C.
Subject United States. Army -- Officers -- Biography
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, Japanese
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 8423
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 16, 2012
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