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Set against the backdrop of World War II, this memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of William H. Whyte as a Marine during the Guadalcanal campaign. After completing Officer Candidate School, he joins the First Marine Division, embarking on a mission to seize a crucial Japanese airfield. Initially met with little resistance, the Marines soon face the harsh realities of combat and the challenges of the terrain. The narrative explores the lessons learned from this pivotal battle, marking a significant moment in U.S. military history.
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Time of War, William H. Whyte
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2000
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- Titul
- Time of War
- Podtitul
- Remembering Guadalcanal, a Battle Without Maps
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- William H. Whyte
- Vydavatel
- Fordham University Press
- Rok vydání
- 2000
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780823220083
- Kategorie
- Dějiny / Historie, Světová historie
- Anotace
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, this memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of William H. Whyte as a Marine during the Guadalcanal campaign. After completing Officer Candidate School, he joins the First Marine Division, embarking on a mission to seize a crucial Japanese airfield. Initially met with little resistance, the Marines soon face the harsh realities of combat and the challenges of the terrain. The narrative explores the lessons learned from this pivotal battle, marking a significant moment in U.S. military history.