Helmet for My Pillow
From Parris Island to the Pacific
Robert Leckie
The memoir recounts the author's experiences as a young Marine in the Pacific theater during World War II, detailing his training at Parris Island and the brutal combat he faced in battles such as Guadalcanal and Peleliu. It provides a personal and visceral account of the hardships, camaraderie, and psychological toll of war on the front lines.
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