Robinson Crusoe, USN: The Adventures of George R. Tweed Rm1c on Japanese-Held Guam

One of the best "history books" I've ever had the pleasure to read. The "adventures" of George R. Tweed are almost unbelievable. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the pacific theater of the second world war.

I've read this book twice now. I had heard about the basic story from my father saying to watch the movie "No Man is an Island" as it covers your Grandfather's history in the Navy. He was a Radio Operator and was one of the few that ran into the bush to escape capture by the Japanese when they attacked and captured Guam. The story is very riveting as it covers Tweed's run into the bush and how the Chamorros had helped him and the others. My Grandfather's death is described her also, which really got my attention. He was beheaded by the Japanese for unknown reasons, even the Navy records don't mention how he died, but George found the truth. After reading it, I have great respect for the Guamanians and what they endured to protect Tweed and the others. I've purchased several copies and sent as gifts and to family and all say the same things about it being such a great book and excellent true story. The movie this is based on with Jeffrey Hunter was good, but there were extra Hollywood additions to the story. What Hollywood movie doesn't exaggerate the story to better the film or make it more exciting. I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did.

I've been reading a long series of books about WW2 in the Pacific. This book is unusal in being the story of one individual, rather than a story of a battle or a specific theater. And it stands out as possibly the best book I've read. The writing is excellent, the story is riveting and the many examples of courage and selflessness by the native Chamorros of Guam who helped George Tweed evade the Japanese for 31 months makes me feel better about the world.

An amazing story from a true hero that served in the navy and against all odds Survived for 31 months In world war 2 era Guam

I have not read a book from cover to cover in over 30+ years without stopping! This book was one I started reading one evening around 8:00 PM and only laid it down briefly when I finished it at 4:49 AM in the morning. It was riveting. Tweed the "Robin Crusoe" ran up against incredible dangers and difficulties I could not even comprehend. The ingenuity he possessed made Robin Crusoe look like small potatoes. He devised a way to create his own electricity for lights, make a radio, and an alarm system that was pure genius, furniture, and clothing in the 2 1/2 years he was in a dangerous situation. I was struck with the tenacity and sheer drive he had and will to live that this man possessed. This is a book to own and pass down to your children, grandchildren to read one day! This gripping story happened on Guam during WWII when the Japanese captured Guam. Tweed had a choice of surrendering or being taken prisoner by the Japanese invading forces. Tweed escaped into the countryside. Aided by Chamorro natives who risked their lives and the lives of their families to keep him alive and safe, Tweed survived for 2 1/2 years until he was eventually rescued by a U.S. Navy ship that came close to firing on him and ending his life. This was an incredible read. Period!

Excellent and riveting. Story told from a dedicated sailor's point of view. Impressive about his friendships and loyalty to the native chamaro people. As a retired sailor I highly recommend this book to service personnel of All branches. TOM C.

There is a saying...”what the mind of man can consive, he will achieve” Navy sailor Reed wanted to survive at all costs. Yes did get help from the islanders, but he kept striving to live. He was a man of his word. He went back and each person who touched his life. The author did a super outstanding job in writing this book. I would give it a rating of 10 stars if they were available!!

This is an awesome, true life adventure. From RM1 Tweeds using his skills to survive, to the heroic people of Guam that assisted him. It was an amazing read.

Bon ouvrage malgré son âge. Couvre bien le sujet, se laisse lire facilement. Un achat que je ne regrette pas.