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 Powerful, graceful, extraordinary July 26, 2010
William B. Krones (Seminole, FL)
Beautifully written first-hand account of the author's service in the Pacific in World War II. Written in a simple but elegant narrative style for his family, but later published after readers realized how well the story is told. Highest recommendation; do not miss. My copy was an older edition, not the one offered for sale here.
Fascinating Biographical Account of the Pacific War July 20, 2010
Kathy in NJ (NJ, USA)
I watched the HBO Series, The Pacific and was interested in reading the underlying biographic texts of the characters. This one was simply fascinating. It is certainly true that Sledge gives what some might call a dispassionate account of the war, but the narrative is fascinating. I have recommended this book to several people, especially for those who want to truly understand what the Marines experienced in that time period. The rules of engagement may have changed since then, but the emotions this man experienced are probably universal. There are some horrific descriptions of man's inhumanity to man, but he presents the information because it truly is necessary for an honest account. A most read for every American History buff.
Great Book ! July 20, 2010
Rudy Rivera
I am moved by this book. I am a Marine and can relate in a way to Eugene Sledge. Great book !
Excellent, Whow! July 19, 2010
C. Lum (San Mateo, CA. USA)
This one of the best books of all time that describes war from a real soldiers point of view. Very personnal, very vivid so much so trhat yuou can almost smell the gun smoke along with all horid smells of war. Whow!
E.B. Sledge is a God amoung mere mortals! July 12, 2010
clpandrew
How anybody survived the conflicts and still keep their humanity is past my understanding. Sledgehammer tells the story with out holding any detail back, this is not a book for the weak of heart.
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