The Pacific

Name: The Pacific
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921758676
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By Hugh Ambrose

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The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose explores the harrowing and heroic experiences of five U.S. Marines and Navy servicemen during World War II. The book delves into their personal journeys across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, portraying intense battles and the impact of war on their lives. It's a detailed and immersive narrative that provides insight into the individual contributions that shaped pivotal moments in the Pacific Theatre.
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This gripping historical account may appeal to you if you have an interest in World War II's Pacific Theatre. It offers a detailed and humanised perspective on the experiences of soldiers, providing insight into the challenges and heroics of battle. With vivid storytelling, it is ideal for those who enjoy military history and personal narratives of courage and resilience.

Follows the struggles and triumphs of four US Marines and a US Navy carrier pilot fighting in the Pacific region during World War II. Built on hundreds of hours of testimony, as well as diaries, letters and memoirs, this title tells the true stories of men who put their lives on the line for the Allied forces.

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Hugh Ambrose's bestseller follows the struggles and triumphs of four US Marines and a US Navy carrier pilot fighting in the Pacific region during World War II. Built on hundreds of hours of testimony, as well as diaries, letters and memoirs, The Pacific tells the true stories of men who put their lives on the line for the Allied forces.

These were men dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldiers and civilians alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price - a price paid in full.

The epic ten-part miniseries tracks the intertwined journeys of three US Marines: Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Eugene Sledge (Joe Mazzello), and John Basilone (Jon Seda). Their first battle with the Japanese on Guadalcanal takes them through the rainforests of Cape Gloucester and the strongholds of Pelelieu, across the bloody sands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and finally, to their triumphant but uneasy return home after V-J Day.

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The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose delves into the harrowing experiences of soldiers during World War II, providing a gripping depiction of the battles in the Pacific theatre. The narrative is praised for its vivid storytelling and historical accuracy, offering insight into the personal struggles and heroism of the troops. Readers appreciate its detailed accounts, which bring the intensity and realities of war to life, while some note it can be emotionally intense.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921758676

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 512

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Biography & Memoir History & Archaeology History & Military Hugh Ambrose Military History Non-Fiction Penguin Books

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