The Island
A History of the First Marine Division on Guadalcanal
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A First-Hand Account of the First American Offensive in the Pacific During World War II
In August 1942, U.S. Marines landed on the island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific and defeated Japanese forces for the first time, turning the tide of World War II against Japan. Written by a historian who fought alongside his fellow marines for the entire four-month campaign, The Island is an indispensable story of this hard-fought victory.
Herbert Laing Merillat was educated at the University of Arizona and Yale University and is author of Guadalcanal Remembered.
“This is the real story, soberly, honestly, authoritatively told.”—New York Times
“This is a tale of dogged resistance, courage and sacrifice that will remain imperishable in our history.” —Weekly Book Review
| Trim | 5.5 x 8 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Imagery | 3 illustrations |
| Published | May 2010 |
| Categories |
Oceania World War II |
| ISBN | Paperback: 978-1-59416-113-1 |
