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To the Far Side of Hell: The Battle for Peleliu, 1944
A poignant account and analysis of the bloody battle in the Pacific.To the Far Side of Hell is the story of the World War II battle for the Pacific island of Peleliu in the autumn of 1944. Although this battle is far less well known--even among U.S. Marine Corps veterans--than Tarawa, Iwo Jima, or Okinawa, the savagery of the fighting, the courage and determination displayed, and the casualty rate suffered by the units of the 1st Marine Division can claim equal significance.Peleliu was a troubled operation from the start.
- GenresMilitary Fiction
176 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2002
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February 28, 2016
This is a book filled with information about what was probably a totally unnecessary battle that resulted in the deaths and suffering over 1500 Americans and the death of around 10,000 Japanese soldiers. The book spares nothing; it has gruesome discussion of the fight itself, it examines the extremely poor leadership, and also examines the various “friendly-fire” type of mistakes that occurred. The book also includes a section of black-and-white photos.
A very well done, but very upsetting book to read.
A very well done, but very upsetting book to read.
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