Description: Robert Prince WWII 6th Ranger “Ghost Soldier” Bataan Raid Hand Written Letter on Tan Stationary 5.5"x7.5" Robert W. Prince (November 7, 1919 – January 1, 2009) was an officer in the United States Army's elite 6th Ranger Battalion. In 1945 he was chosen personally by Lt. Col. Henry Mucci to plan the rescue at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines. Raid at Cabanatuan Prince was mainly involved with the planning of the raid. He had to hastily create a plan using a low level of intelligence of the area.Prince built his plan around his two best weapons; surprise and confusion. One of his primary concerns was the flatness of the countryside, since the Rangers would have to crawl across an open field without being seen by the guards. At the suggestion of Juan Pajota, a Filipino guerrilla, Mucci arranged for the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) to have a P-61 Black Widow night fighter buzz the camp while the men made their way across the field. It proved to be the biggest factor in achieving the element of surprise. Prince was personally responsible for the rescue of approximately 500+ Bataan Death March survivors through his rescue plan and direct actions. The principles of this plan are still taught today at the United States Military Academy.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Esmont, Virginia
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Industry: Historical
Signed by: Robert W. Prince (November 7, 1919 ? January 1, 2009)
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Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
