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Eric Sevaraid rescued in 1943 Burma...
Eric Sevaraid rescued in 1943 Burma...
Item # 715996
August 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1943
* Eric Sevareid - news journalist & author
* Saved in Burma jungle - Naga headhunters
* World War II - WWII - John Paton Davies Jr.
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEADHUNTERS SAVE AIRMEN IN BURMA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Note: In 1943, journalist Eric Sevareid was rescued after a harrowing experience in the Himalayas during World War II. While covering a secret mission for the U.S. Army in Asia, Sevareid and others were forced to parachute from a malfunctioning aircraft over the remote and treacherous mountains of northern Burma. Despite injuries and harsh terrain, the group was guided to safety by native Kachin tribesmen and American-trained rescue teams. The mission, known as one of the earliest and most daring air rescues, highlighted the bravery of both local allies and the fledgling U.S. Air Rescue Service.
Category: World War II
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