RAID! The Untold Story of Patton's Secret Mission by Baron, Richard and Major Abe Baum G. P. Putnam"s Sons. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 1981. Book Club Edition. Hardcover.. In a work as dramatic and exciting as the best fiction to come out of WWII, here is the true story of the raid authorized by General George S. Patton on the German Offizierslager at Hammelburg to free American POWs--one of whom was Lt. Col. John Waters, his son-in-law. Author Baron was a prisoner at the camp, and co-author Baum led the task force sent to liberate the men held there.. Catalogs: World War II. Keywords: World War II, Prisoners Of War.Paypal accepted. Please pay ASAP and I ship on payment. Checks, MO's also accepted. All items subject to availability and previous sales and guaranteed as to condition and description or return on inspection for a refund. Not responsible for shipping damages or losses. You can always combine items for shipping discounts!!!