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Battle at Alcatraz: A Desperate Attempt to Escape the Rock

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304 pages

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The book recounts the harrowing events of the 1946 Alcatraz prison riot, where inmates attempted a meticulously planned escape that turned deadly. After seizing weapons and taking guards hostage, the plan unraveled, leading to violence and chaos as federal personnel and U.S. Marines responded. Ernie Lageson Jr. shares his father’s firsthand experiences as a survivor of the ordeal, providing a detailed and researched narrative that explores both the infamous uprising and life within the notorious prison, complemented by eight pages of photographs.

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9781886039377
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ADDICUS BOOKS

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1999, paperback

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