Strange and Obscure Stories of World War II: Little-Known Tales about the Second World War

Written by Don Aines

Narrated by George Newbern

Here are overlooked or forgotten tales from the world's greatest conflict. These are stories of courage, daring, and stupidity, some of which would challenge the imaginations of Hollywood scriptwriters.

Some of the many true tales that author Donald Aines recounts include:

- He would never be cast as a dashing war hero, but a cast member of The Addams Family television show volunteered for one of the most dangerous jobs the Army Air Force had to offer.

- The US Navy's deadliest submarine claimed an unexpected victim with its last torpedo, and led to one of the war's most harrowing tales of survival.

- Bob Hoover's escape from a German stalag would have made a great movie.

- British commando "Mad Jack" Churchill earned his nickname, arming himself to fight a twentieth century war with a fifteenth century attitude and weapons.

Within the pages of Strange and Obscure Stories of World War II, the reality of war trumps fiction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Jun 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666136562

Don Aines

Don Aines is the son of a WWII veteran and career U.S. Army officer, as well as a self-proclaimed World War II buff. He covers Washington County Circuit and District Courts for Herald-Mail Media. Aines resides in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.