EPISODE · Nov 3, 2024 · 41 MIN
THE 40 THIEVES ON SAIPAN
from 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast · host Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host
A handpicked marine unit of 40 men is dropped behind Japanese lines on Saipan. Their orders are to use deadly silent force to break Japanese resistance, and they have been trained in killing techniques that few people are aware of. For 17 days of brutal fighting on Saipan they did their jobs, and paid for it, The son of the company commander, Joe Tachovsky, had never been told what his father did on Tinian and Saipan- he was to find out after his father's death. This is the incredible story of this decorated marine unit and the men who were called The 40 Thieves. This book, The 40 Thieves On Saipan, is now available at Amazon and anywhere fine books are sold. Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com- our home website with Megaphone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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