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40 Thieves on Saipan: The Elite Marine Scout-Snipers in One of WWII's Bloodiest Battles
Written by Joseph Tachovsky and Cynthia Kraack
Narrated by Qarie Marshall
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Learn more about the 40 Thieves, a group of Marines who fought the grueling battle for Saipan, the D-Day of the Pacific, in this interesting tell-all.
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Joseph Tachovsky
JOSEPH TACHOVSKY is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the son of Frank Tachovsky, commanding officer of the 40 Thieves on Saipan, also known as Tachovsky’s Terrors.
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Reviews for 40 Thieves on Saipan
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Truly riveting! As a grandchild of two pacific theater vets, this book offered a small glimpse of life there during that time.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Incredible. The courage, bravery and valor of the Theives was unmatched. Heroes all.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was gripping, heroic and tragic! Could not put it down.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If I could give it 10 stars I would !! I’m