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Name: The Pacific
Author: Hugh Ambrose

Hugh Ambrose’s companion to the HBO series delves into the Pacific War by spotlighting five American Marines whose actions were pivotal in the campaign that brought the United States to the Japanese mainland. Drawing on detailed research, the book traces major battles—Guadalcanal, Midway, Peleliu, and Okinawa—and presents the events through the eyes of those in uniform, highlighting their valor and the heavy human cost of the conflict. The narrative also touches on the broader context of World War II campaigns and offers insight into the experiences of U.S. Marine Corps personnel during this crucial theater of war.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: History/Military History

Authors: Hugh Ambrose

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