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Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II

Wil S. Hylton
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Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Wil S. Hylton

Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Micronesia • 1940s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II by Wil S. Hylton chronicles the prolonged effort to locate American airmen lost in the Pacific during WWII. The narrative explores the dedication of families and researchers in unraveling the mystery and details the emotional toll of the prolonged search for these missing individuals.

Mysterious

Informative

Emotional

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,270 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II by Wil S. Hylton receives praise for its gripping narrative and meticulous research into a profound historical mystery. Readers appreciate the blend of personal stories and historical context but note the occasionally dense detail. Overall, it's a compelling tribute to unsung heroes.

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Who Should Read Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II?

Readers who enjoy Vanished: The Sixty-Year Search for the Missing Men of World War II by Wil S. Hylton are intrigued by real-life mysteries, WWII history, and emotional human stories. Fans of The Lost City of Z by David Grann or Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer would appreciate this gripping and investigative narrative.

4.2

3,270 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Micronesia • 1940s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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