One American: Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War's Greatest Battle

82 Days on Okinawa: One American's Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War's Greatest Battle

by Robert L. Wise

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8117 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	356 pages

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In the annals of military history, few battles loom larger than the Battle of Guadalcanal. Fought between the United States and Japan in 1942-1943, the battle was a bloody and brutal affair that turned the tide of the Pacific War. One American, Robert Leckie, was a young Marine who fought on the front lines of this epic battle. His firsthand account, published in 1948, is a gripping and unforgettable portrait of the horrors of war.

Leckie's book begins with his arrival on Guadalcanal in August 1942. The Marines were tasked with taking the island from the Japanese, who had already established a strong foothold there. Leckie and his fellow Marines landed on the beach at Guadalcanal and immediately came under heavy fire from the Japanese. The fighting was fierce, and Leckie witnessed firsthand the horrors of war. He saw men killed and wounded, and he experienced the terror of being under constant enemy fire.

Despite the horrors he witnessed, Leckie never lost his humanity. He wrote about the war with a clear-eyed honesty, and he never shied away from the truth, even when it was ugly. His book is a powerful indictment of war, and it is a testament to the courage and resilience of the American fighting man.

One American is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Pacific War, or the human experience of war. It is a gripping and unforgettable account of one of the most important battles in American history.

Praise for One American

"One American is a classic of war literature. It is a gripping and unforgettable account of the Pacific War's greatest battle. Robert Leckie's writing is clear-eyed, honest, and powerful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Pacific War, or the human experience of war." - The New York Times

"One American is a masterpiece of war reporting. Leckie's writing is vivid, immediate, and unflinching. This book is a powerful indictment of war, and it is a testament to the courage and resilience of the American fighting man." - The Washington Post

"One American is one of the most important books ever written about the Pacific War. It is a gripping and unforgettable account of one of the most important battles in American history. Leckie's writing is clear-eyed, honest, and powerful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, the Pacific War, or the human experience of war." - The Los Angeles Times

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82 Days on Okinawa: One American's Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War's Greatest Battle

by Robert L. Wise

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8117 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	356 pages

FREE