Still a PFC
A Combat Marine in World War II: The Pacific Theater (1942-1945): Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Guam, & Iwo Jima
in:
Military History
Summary:
The book is a personal memoir that recounts the experiences of a Marine Private First Class during some of the most intense battles of the Pacific Theater in World War II. It provides a detailed and visceral account of the combat, hardships, and camaraderie experienced by the author and his fellow Marines on Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Guam, and Iwo Jima.
Key points:
1. War Brutality: The book vividly portrays the harsh realities of war, focusing on Peterson's World War II experiences in the Pacific Theater.
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