Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition
Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II
By Adam Makos, Marcus Brotherton | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
From the bestselling author of Devotion, now a Major Motion Picture, comes an unflinching firsthand chronicle of the heroic US Marines who fought on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and in other pivotal battles during the Pacific War, a classic book now expanded with new stories from the flyboys overhead and the home front at war.
Look for The Pacific miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix!
Following fifteen Marines from Pearl Harbor, through their battles with the Japanese, to their return home after V-J Day, Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton have compiled an oral history of the Pacific War in the words of the men who fought on the front lines. With vivid, unforgettable detail, these Marines reveal harrowing accounts of combat with an implacable enemy, the camaraderie they found, the friends they lost, and the aftermath of the war's impact on their lives.
With unprecedented access to the veterans, rare photographs, and unpublished memoirs, Voices of the Pacific presents true stories of heroism as told by such World War II veterans as Sid Phillips, R.V. Burgin, and Chuck Tatum—whose exploits were featured in the classic HBO miniseries The Pacific—and their Marine buddies from the legendary 1st Marine Division.
Editions of Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593185315
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593185322
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593460917
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593460924
Read an Excerpt
From the bestselling author of Devotion, now a Major Motion Picture, comes an unflinching firsthand chronicle of the heroic US Marines who fought on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and in other pivotal battles during the Pacific War, a classic book now expanded with new stories from the flyboys overhead and the home front at war.
Look for The Pacific miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix!
Following fifteen Marines from Pearl Harbor, through their battles with the Japanese, to their return home after V-J Day, Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton have compiled an oral history of the Pacific War in the words of the men who fought on the front lines. With vivid, unforgettable detail, these Marines reveal harrowing accounts of combat with an implacable enemy, the camaraderie they found, the friends they lost, and the aftermath of the war's impact on their lives.
With unprecedented access to the veterans, rare photographs, and unpublished memoirs, Voices of the Pacific presents true stories of heroism as told by such World War II veterans as Sid Phillips, R.V. Burgin, and Chuck Tatum—whose exploits were featured in the classic HBO miniseries The Pacific—and their Marine buddies from the legendary 1st Marine Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition about?
From the bestselling author of Devotion, now a Major Motion Picture, comes an unflinching firsthand chronicle of the heroic US Marines who fought on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and in other pivotal battles during the Pacific War, a classic book now expanded with new stories from the flyboys overhead and the home front at war.
Look for The Pacific miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix!
Following fifteen Marines from Pearl Harbor, through their battles with the Japanese, to their return home after V-J Day, Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton have compiled an oral history of the Pacific War in the words of the men who fought on the front lines. With vivid, unforgettable detail, these Marines reveal harrowing accounts of combat with an implacable enemy, the camaraderie they found, the friends they lost, and the aftermath of the war's impact on their lives.
With unprecedented access to the veterans, rare photographs, and unpublished memoirs, Voices of the Pacific presents true stories of heroism as told by such World War II veterans as Sid Phillips, R.V. Burgin, and Chuck Tatum—whose exploits were featured in the classic HBO miniseries The Pacific—and their Marine buddies from the legendary 1st Marine Division.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593185315
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition?
Adam Makos, Marcus Brotherton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593185315) and ebook(ISBN 9780593185322) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593460917) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593460924)
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