WWII Prisoner of War: How I Survived

by Len Kovar, Jessica Springer (Editor)

Overview

This is the true story of Second Lieutenant Leonard J Kovar and his battle to survive as a prisoner of war during World War II. During its eleventh mission, his plane was shot down and he parachuted out into a sky filled with fire, bullets and sceaming German fighter planes. After landing behind enemy lines, Lt. Kovar struggled to avoid capture by enemy soldiers and civilians angry about the damage done by American bombs. This is a candid telling of his eventual capture and his incredible battle to survive life as a prisoner of war at the end of World War II: the mental and physical stamina he developed to face the various camps and death marches. He provides unique insight into interactions between POWs and German soldiers - an honest account of what it took to survive. It's a fresh look at a war that has faded into history but has not faded from people's minds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984542482
Publisher:	Koho Pono, LLC
Publication date:	10/14/2011
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.41(d)
Age Range:	12 Years

Table of Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Epilogue

About the Pictures

Editorial Reviews

"WWII Prisoner Of War: How I Survived tells the story of Len Kovar's experiences as a Prisoner Of War in Germany after his B-24 Heavy Bomber was shot out from under him by enemy fire over Budapest, Hungary during World War II. He tells his compelling story in a sensitive way without dwelling on the horrors of war or the depravity of captivity. It is a book that is hard to put down. Len is an excellent writer!"

- Floyd Mellon, 1^st Lieutenant US Army

"I have always had an interest in WWII and have read other war novels. WWII Prisoner Of War: How I Survived is a striking, enthralling, blow-by-blow of a real man's experiences in war. The simplicity of the writing style makes this book an entertaining, easy read - as if it was a grandfather telling his story to friends and family.

Len Kovar is an extremely relatable character - his narration of internal thoughts and struggles demonstrate a battle of fear, courage, worry, and hope that both the young and the old can identify with and understand. This is certainly a book to be shared and enjoyed by people of all ages and experiences.

Len Kovar does an excellent job turning an unfamiliar world into a relatable and identifiable story."

- Kayla Boos, Sophomore, Colorado State University

"To the patriots of America who want to know why we are 'the land of the free' - it is because of the brave like Mr. Kovar. His book, WWII Prisoner Of War: How I Survived, not only takes us behind enemy lines as a prisoner of war but reveals to us the war within the war. The interrogations, the intimidation, the endless marching are just the beginning of his story. His trials remind me of Valley Forge type of courage, persistent endurance and will to survive. Mr. Kovar brings us into a world few will ever know much less live to tell about.

These heroes reached deep inside and discovered the secret to self preservation - save each other. Mr. Kovar honestly recounts how he dug deep into his own bank accounts of courage and faith in order to muster a plain, pure will to overcome the imminent life threatening situations.

If you love America, read Mr. Kovar's account of the heroes who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in order that we might live free."

- Michael Nantze, War History Buff

"Len Kovar writes about being shot down, captured and put into a POW camp during WWII. To escape being captured by the Russians, the Germans forced POW soldiers to march across Germany during the worst winter recorded in the history of Europe. Many died. This is the story of what it takes to survive the equal of the Bataan Death March."

- Dwight Davis, Military Historian

"This is an amazing story of survival and perseverance. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this very personal account of one man's journey to return home from World War II after being shot down behind enemy lines. This book reminds me of how much so many people suffer and sacrifice during war. I am so happy I had the opportunity to read this book."

- Michelle Tambornini

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