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Battleground immerses readers in the treacherous Guadalcanal front of the Second World War. Through the eyes of U.S. Marines, fighter pilots, and allied Coastwatchers, the narrative portrays the harsh battles, tactical decisions, and human resilience that defined this pivotal campaign.
The story underscores the intensity of combat and the camaraderie required to survive amid the Pacific’s unforgiving conditions, offering a vivid look at wartime strategy and personal sacrifice.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: William E. Butterworth III
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