Soldier Under Three Flags: Exploits of Special Forces' Captain Larry A. ThorneA captivating story about controversial war hero Larry A. Thorne who during World War II fought against the Russians, under the Finnish flag and later under the German flag. He won every medal for bravery that Finland could bestow during the conflict with the Soviet Union. Leading a special hand-picked unit, Thorne operated deep behind enemy lines for extended periods. Later, Thorne fled to the United States, joined the Green Berets, and became an officer and a legend. |
Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments Preface | 11 |
The Railway Station | 15 |
Simple Beginnings | 19 |
Volunteer | 34 |
Hunter | 42 |
Werwulf | 65 |
Beginning of a New Life | 79 |
Innocent | 85 |
The Wild Bunch | 122 |
Mission Impossible | 127 |
Calm Before the Storm | 136 |
A Period of Intrigue | 139 |
Temporary Duty | 148 |
Interlude | 159 |
Last Mission | 162 |
Legacy | 177 |
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