What inspired the author to focus on this specific WWII rescue story?
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What inspired the author to focus on this specific WWII rescue story?
Did anyone else feel a mix of admiration and unease about the decisions made during the rescue?
How much of the detailed military tactics was based on firsthand accounts versus research?