Survival and Strategy: A Turning Point in WWII

This chapter chronicles significant events during late July to early August 1943, highlighting Italy's political upheaval and the devastating impacts of Operation Gomorrah. It also captures the harrowing survival story of Lieutenant Kennedy and his crew after their PT-109 boat is destroyed, detailing their desperate attempts to signal for rescue while evoking the broader strategic implications of World War II battles, such as the bombing of Romanian oil refineries. Through the interplay of historical context and personal narratives, the chapter showcases resilience and ingenuity in the face of war's chaos.