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Chesty Puller: A Marine Legend in World War II
For Dutton Caliber's American War Heroes series, the dramatic tale of Marine Corps legend Chesty Puller, focusing on his combat service during the Pacific War.
Chesty Puller is an American legend. He began his career fighting guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua during the 1920s and 1930s before displaying astonishing battlefield bravery in the Pacific during World War II. From Henderson Field to Peleliu, his courage under fire and unbreakable devotion to his men inspired not just those under his own command but marines everywhere. As the war marched on, one bloody battle after another, Chesty became the most decorated marine in U.S. history. Now, acclaimed World War II historian John Wukovits tells the story of Chesty Puller's heroism in the Pacific War.
Chesty Puller is an American legend. He began his career fighting guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua during the 1920s and 1930s before displaying astonishing battlefield bravery in the Pacific during World War II. From Henderson Field to Peleliu, his courage under fire and unbreakable devotion to his men inspired not just those under his own command but marines everywhere. As the war marched on, one bloody battle after another, Chesty became the most decorated marine in U.S. history. Now, acclaimed World War II historian John Wukovits tells the story of Chesty Puller's heroism in the Pacific War.
296 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2021
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March 12, 2023
A Marines Marine
Chesty Puller was a man who showed no fear. He was a leader who led. He was in his eleven where in battle. A man some hated and I can only assume it was because his actions highlighted all others failures. He led by example and many senior officers hated him for that as it showed their desire to remain well behind the lines where they were safe. Not Puller! This is a very well written story of a man larger than life, who loved his country and every Marine who fought for it. He looked down on his superiors who shunned duty for a warm bed and shipped their boys off to fight.
Chesty Puller was a man who showed no fear. He was a leader who led. He was in his eleven where in battle. A man some hated and I can only assume it was because his actions highlighted all others failures. He led by example and many senior officers hated him for that as it showed their desire to remain well behind the lines where they were safe. Not Puller! This is a very well written story of a man larger than life, who loved his country and every Marine who fought for it. He looked down on his superiors who shunned duty for a warm bed and shipped their boys off to fight.
July 3, 2025
A really inspiring book that helps explain a bit about the Marine Corps and their lore while also building a greater appreciation for jungle warfare, what it’s like in the Pacific, and how much WWII vets in that AOR went through.
The fact that it’s a biography keeps you pushing through the really rough stuff (in a good way) - highly recommend.
The fact that it’s a biography keeps you pushing through the really rough stuff (in a good way) - highly recommend.
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