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Tarawa: The Incredible Story Of One Of World War Ii'S Bloodiest Battles
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In The Summer Of 1943, At The Height Of World War Ii, Battles Were Exploding All Throughout The Pacific Theater. In Midnovember Of That Year, The United States Waged A Bloody Campaign On Betio Island In The Tarawa Atoll, The Most Heavily Fortified Japanese Territory In The Entire Pacific. They Were Fighting To Wrest Control Of The Island To Stage The Next Big Push Toward Japanand One Journalist Was There To Chronicle The Horror.Dive Into War Correspondent Robert Sherrods Battlefield Account As He Goes Ashore With The Assault Troops Of The U.S. Marines 2Nd Marine Division In Tarawa. Follow The Story Of The U.S. Army 27Th Infantry Division As Nearly 35,000 Troops Take On Less Than 5,000 Japanese Defenders In One Of The Most Savage Engagements Of The War. By The End Of The Battle, Only Seventeen Japanese Soldiers Were Still Alive.This Story, A Must For Any History Buff, Tells The Ins And Outs Of Life Alongside The U.S. Marines In This Lesserknown Battle Of World War Ii. The Battle Itself Carried On For Three Days, But Sherrod, A Dedicated Journalist, Remained In Tarawa Until The Very End, And Through His Writing, Shares Every Detail.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Tarawa: The Incredible Story of One of World War II's Bloodiest Battles'? A: The book focuses on the Battle of Tarawa, detailing the events of this intense World War II conflict, particularly the U.S. Marines' assault on Betio Island and the experiences of war correspondent Robert Sherrod.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Tarawa: The Incredible Story of One of World War II's Bloodiest Battles' is Robert Sherrod, a war correspondent who covered the battle.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was 'Tarawa: The Incredible Story of One of World War II's Bloodiest Battles' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2013.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for history buffs? A: Yes, this book is a must-read for history buffs, as it provides a detailed account of a lesser-known but significant battle in World War II.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the strategies, experiences, and horrors of the Battle of Tarawa, as well as insights into the lives of U.S. Marines during this intense conflict.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from soldiers? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts and narratives from soldiers, providing a firsthand perspective on the battle.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.