Final Thoughts

As in most good novels, the book ends off on a happy note, as the good guys survive and complete their mission while celebrating. The USN Sunfish successfully infiltrates the Philippines and hundreds of thousands dollars of $20 gold coins plus essential supplies such as ammo, food, communications arrive safely. A particular scare is when a heavily armed and powerful bomber arrives when the submarine is submerged, and to top it off, a few fighters arrive on the scene as well. The bomber goes down in flames, and everyone sighs in relief as the fighters reveal their US Marines colors. After Fertig was contacted, General McArthur appears on the scene, taking credit for the guerrilla operation and spreading propaganda about how he has returned. Note: When he left, he announced to all that he would return. After Pcikering has a confrontation with McArthur in which he insinuates that he didn't include McArthur in the operation because McArthur would have tried to interfere or shut down the operation to make himself look better. The irony strikes on the very last page, where a confidential letter from the president is revealed, showing that General Pickering is second in command in the Philippines, subject only to McArthur himself.