The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

Discover the untold story of World War II's most daring rescue mission. During a critical bombing campaign, hundreds of American airmen were shot down over Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia. Stranded behind enemy lines, these soldiers relied on the courage of local Serbian farmers and peasants who risked everything to offer them refuge.

In 1944, Operation Halyard was launched. Facing incredible odds, the stranded Americans, with no tools and under constant threat, had to build a landing strip capable of accommodating C-47 cargo planes. Simultaneously, these planes had to navigate treacherous enemy airspace to complete the extraction. This gripping account, classified for over fifty years, reveals the profound loyalty, self-sacrifice, and bravery that defined this unforgettable event.

The Forgotten 500 by Adam Makos, a New York Times Best Seller in Biographies & Memoirs, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the greatest escape of World War II. It's a testament to the unsung heroes whose incredible Adventure unfolded against all odds.