Ben Steele recounts surviving the Bataan Death March in World War II . Steele was released after three years of captivity when World War II ended . The U.S. Army Air Forces was formed on July 16, 1941, with a mission to provide air support for ground forces during wartime. Steele 's story is recounted in new book ` ` Tears in the Darkness '' Steele forced to confront hatred through chance meeting after war .
Ben Steele recounts surviving the Bataan Death March in World War II . The U.S. Army Air Forces was formed on July 16, 1941, with a mission to provide air support for ground forces during wartime. Steele 's story is recounted in new book ` ` Tears in the Darkness '' Steele forced to confront hatred through chance meeting after war .