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| Author | : Robert Leckie |
| Publisher | : Ravenio Books |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 2014-05-10 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Helmet for My Pillow is a gripping memoir that transports readers to the frontlines of World War II through the eyes of Robert Leckie, a young Marine who fought in some of the most brutal battles of the Pacific Theater. With raw honesty and vivid prose, Leckie recounts his experiences from boot camp to the bloody battles of Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu, offering a deeply personal perspective on the sacrifices, camaraderie, and horrors of war. This powerful narrative serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of the men who fought and died in the Pacific, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the realities of combat and the human cost of war.
| Author | : Sid Phillips |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2012-04-03 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0425246299 |
Sid Phillips, a World War II Marine Corps hero featured in HBO®'s The Pacific, offers up an invaluable firsthand account of the war against Japan. A mortarman with H-2-1 of the legendary 1st Marine Division, Sid was only seventeen years old when he entered combat with the Japanese. Some two years later, when he returned home, the island fighting on Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester had turned Sid into an "Old Timer" by Marine standards, and more: he left as a boy, but came home a man. These are his memoirs, the humble and candid tales that Sid collected during a Pacific odyssey spanning half the globe, from the grueling boot camp at Parris Island, to the coconut groves of Guadalcanal, to the romantic respite of Australia. Sid recalls his encounters with icons like Chesty Puller, General Vandergrift, Eleanor Roosevelt, and his boyhood friend, Eugene Sledge. He remembers the rain of steel from Japanese bombers and battleships, the brutality of the tropical elements, and the haunting notion of being expendable. This is the story of how Sid stood shoulder to shoulder with his Marine brothers to discover the inner strength and deep faith necessary to survive the dark, early days, of World War II in the Pacific.
| Author | : Robert Leckie |
| Publisher | : Da Capo Press, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 602 |
| Release | : 1997-08-22 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780306807855 |
This account sweeps from one island of death to the next in a fierce succession of battles. . . . [Leckie's] work has that magic ingredient so rare in the vast library of war literature--the essence of terrible reality.--John Toland, "The New York Times Book Review."
| Author | : Jim Proser |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2010-02-02 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0312611447 |
This authorized biography of World War II hero John Basilone--who held off 3,000 Japanese troops after his unit was reduced to three men--is being published to coincide with Steven Spielberg's HBO miniseries, "The Pacific." Illustrations throughout.
| Author | : Gaylord Du Bois |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2023-10-26 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Gaylord Du Bois' novel 'Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress' is a gripping World War II adventure story that follows the protagonist, Barry Blake, as he navigates the dangerous skies over war-torn Europe. Du Bois combines vivid descriptions of aerial combat with a suspenseful plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book's detailed portrayal of the challenges faced by bomber crews adds a sense of realism to the story, making it a compelling read for history buffs and fans of military fiction. Du Bois' straightforward writing style enhances the readability of the novel, allowing readers to easily immerse themselves in the action-packed narrative. 'Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress' is a notable contribution to the genre of aviation literature, offering a unique perspective on the experiences of bomber pilots during WWII. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate Du Bois' attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of the era's challenges and triumphs.
| Author | : E. B. Sledge |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 195 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0195167767 |
Originally published: Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, c2002.
| Author | : Robert Leckie |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 1996-07-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1101196297 |
Penguin delivers you to the front lines of The Pacific Theater with the real-life stories behind the HBO miniseries. Former Marine and Pacific War veteran Robert Leckie tells the story of the invasion of Okinawa, the closing battle of World War II. Leckie is a skilled military historian, mixing battle strategy and analysis with portraits of the men who fought on both sides to give the reader a complete account of the invasion. Lasting 83 days and surpassing D-Day in both troops and material used, the Battle of Okinawa was a decisive victory for the Allies, and a huge blow to Japan. In this stirring and readable account, Leckie provides a complete picture of the battle and its context in the larger war.
| Author | : Russell G. Davis |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 1961 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
| ISBN | : |
Biography of a Marine in WWII.
| Author | : Robert Leckie |
| Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 696 |
| Release | : 2015-11-06 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1786252031 |
Includes over 220 photos, maps and plans following Robert “Lucky” Leckie’s Pacific War with the 1st Marine Division “Here is one of the most riveting first-person accounts ever to come out of World War II. Robert Leckie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1942, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In Helmet for My Pillow we follow his odyssey, from basic training on Parris Island, South Carolina, all the way to the raging battles in the Pacific, where some of the war’s fiercest fighting took place. Recounting his service with the 1st Marine Division and the brutal action on Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Peleliu, Leckie spares no detail of the horrors and sacrifices of war, painting an unvarnished portrait of how real warriors are made, fight, and often die in the defense of their country. From the live-for-today rowdiness of marines on leave to the terrors of jungle warfare against an enemy determined to fight to the last man, Leckie describes what war is really like when victory can only be measured inch by bloody inch. Woven throughout are Leckie’s hard-won, eloquent, and thoroughly unsentimental meditations on the meaning of war and why we fight. Unparalleled in its immediacy and accuracy, Helmet for My Pillow will leave no reader untouched. This is a book that brings you as close to the mud, the blood, and the experience of war as it is safe to come.”-Print Ed.
| Author | : Robert Leckie |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 322 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : World War, 1939-1945 |
| ISBN | : 0091937515 |
Robert Leckie, one of America's greatest military historians, was both an eyewitness to and participant in some of the greatest battles in the Pacific. This is his account of combat and survival in World War 2.
