Astonishing way to win a battle

[Amanda]

I'm very interested in the role language played in this drama, too - also fascinated by the backstory of how the hero learned the language.

I've listened to numerous videos of Holocaust survivors, and it stood out to me how many had their lives saved by knowledge of a language - one or more - which enabled them to establish relationships which proved life saving.

https://www.history.com/articles/guy-gabaldon-battle-saipan-japanese-surrender

[wtg]

@Amanda

Yes, an interesting story. Thanks for posting it. I dug around a little and found this interview: Guy was a colorful character, to say the least.

https://www.wtj.com/articles/gabaldon/