Riveting story of an "against all odds" rescue-In the tradition of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers, this book has all the elements of a "made for the movies" story: A battle weary unit comprised of Japanese-Americans, who volunteered from internment camps to join the army that then used them like cannon fodder, is called on to rescue- after other units have tried and failed- a trapped American unit surrounded by Germans in a dense mountain forest. With unmatched courage and extraordinary heroism, they succeeded.The most decorated unit of its size in World War II-The men of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the famous "GO FOR BROKE" unit, have been awarded an unprecedented number of medals: 21 Medals of Honor, 52 Distinguished Service Crosses, 560 Silver Stars, 4,000 Bronze Stars, and over 9,000 Purple Hearts. Yet many of the men of the unit, who had served with honor, had to wait decades before receiving their rightfully earned "glory"- it was not until the Clinton and Obama administrations that many of the Medals of Honor were finally awarded.Daniel Inouye, a well-known and respected politician from the unit-Daniel Inouye served in the 442nd and was awarded a Medal of Honor for his service. He went on to become a United States Senator for Hawaii from 1963 until his death in 2012 and was President pro tempore of the Senate from 2010 until 2012, making him the highest-ranking Asian-American politician in US history.Active veterans of the unit-Many of the veterans of this storied unit continued to meet decades after the war and their sons and daughters continue to meet and promulgate the heroic deeds of the "Go for Broke" men of the 442nd. It is one of the most active WWII veteran organizations.

Asian-American heroes-the story of the 442nd has immediate appeal to Asian-American groups and the book will receive wide media coverage with this audience.Author has impressive platform-Scott McGaugh is marketing director of one of America's top 10 most-visited museums- the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. He is a relentless and indefatigable promoter with impressive media contacts and experience.