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Bloody Tarawa: The 2d Marine Division, November 20-23, 1943
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- “Hardback--excellent condition”
- ISBN
- 9780760324028
- Book Title
- Bloody Tarawa : the 2D Marine Division, November 20-23 1943
- Publisher
- MBI Publishing Company LLC
- Item Length
- 11.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Modern / 20th Century
- Item Weight
- 41.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
MBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-10
0760324026
ISBN-13
9780760324028
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48652482
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bloody Tarawa : the 2D Marine Division, November 20-23 1943
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Modern / 20th Century
Publication Year
2006
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
41.1 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Leatherneck , October 2006 "In their newly revised treatment of the legendary battle, Eric Hammel and John E. Lane have produced a photo-enriched collector's edition. Hammel, a renowned military historian, is noted for his excellent coverage of many ferocious Marine battles and conflicts. In this coffee table-size edition, the authors skillfully combine their unique narrative with a multitude of never-before-published photos and combat drawings…Many History Channel viewers think they have seen all there is to see concerning the Battle of Tarawa. No, armed with Hammel and Lane's new book, Bloody Tarawa, the reader will come much nearer to the battles' indescribable fury.", Marine Corps Gazette , September 2006 "The [over 250 photos and illustrations] constitute one of the most complete published collections of the pictorial record of the battle and include some photos never before seen in print ... the strength of the book remains its heavy use of recollections from those Americans who fought in the operation. It is a gritty grunt's-eye view of combat that gives the reader a feel for the confusion, courage, and terror that reigned on that confined, bloody battlefield ... a useful addition to anyone's military history library and a worthy replacement for 76 Hours.", "Leatherneck," October 2006 "In their newly revised treatment of the legendary battle, Eric Hammel and John E. Lane have produced a photo-enriched collector's edition. Hammel, a renowned military historian, is noted for his excellent coverage of many ferocious Marine battles and conflicts. In this coffee table-size edition, the authors skillfully combine their unique narrative with a multitude of never-before-published photos and combat drawings...Many History Channel viewers think they have seen all there is to see concerning the Battle of Tarawa. No, armed with Hammel and Lane's new book, "Bloody Tarawa," the reader will come much nearer to the battles' indescribable fury.", Marine Corps Gazette," September 2006 "The Ýover 250 photos and illustrations¨ constitute one of the most complete published collections of the pictorial record of the battle and include some photos never before seen in print ... the strength of the book remains its heavy use of recollections from those Americans who fought in the operation. It is a gritty grunt's-eye view of combat that gives the reader a feel for the confusion, courage, and terror that reigned on that confined, bloody battlefield ... a useful addition to anyone's military history library and a worthy replacement for 76 Hours."", Marine Corps Gazette , September 2006 “The [over 250 photos and illustrations] constitute one of the most complete published collections of the pictorial record of the battle and include some photos never before seen in print & the strength of the book remains its heavy use of recollections from those Americans who fought in the operation. It is a gritty grunt’s-eye view of combat that gives the reader a feel for the confusion, courage, and terror that reigned on that confined, bloody battlefield & a useful addition to anyone’s military history library and a worthy replacement for 76 Hours.â€�, Leatherneck , October 2006 "In their newly revised treatment of the legendary battle, Eric Hammel and John E. Lane have produced a photo-enriched collector's edition. Hammel, a renowned military historian, is noted for his excellent coverage of many ferocious Marine battles and conflicts. In this coffee table-size edition, the authors skillfully combine their unique narrative with a multitude of never-before-published photos and combat drawings...Many History Channel viewers think they have seen all there is to see concerning the Battle of Tarawa. No, armed with Hammel and Lane's new book, Bloody Tarawa, the reader will come much nearer to the battles' indescribable fury.", Marine Corps Gazette, September 2006 "The [over 250 photos and illustrations] constitute one of the most complete published collections of the pictorial record of the battle and include some photos never before seen in print … the strength of the book remains its heavy use of recollections from those Americans who fought in the operation. It is a gritty grunt's-eye view of combat that gives the reader a feel for the confusion, courage, and terror that reigned on that confined, bloody battlefield … a useful addition to anyone's military history library and a worthy replacement for 76 Hours.", Leatherneck , October 2006 “In their newly revised treatment of the legendary battle, Eric Hammel and John E. Lane have produced a photo-enriched collector’s edition. Hammel, a renowned military historian, is noted for his excellent coverage of many ferocious Marine battles and conflicts. In this coffee table-size edition, the authors skillfully combine their unique narrative with a multitude of never-before-published photos and combat drawings&Many History Channel viewers think they have seen all there is to see concerning the Battle of Tarawa. No, armed with Hammel and Lane’s new book, Bloody Tarawa, the reader will come much nearer to the battles’ indescribable fury.â€�, "Military Trader," December 2006 "This book pulls no punches in describing in graphic detail the horrendous combat on Tarawa.", Military Trader, December 2006 "This book pulls no punches in describing in graphic detail the horrendous combat on Tarawa.", Military Trader,December 2006"This book pulls no punches in describing in graphic detail the horrendous combat on Tarawa.", Marine Corps Gazette , September 2006 "The [over 250 photos and illustrations] constitute one of the most complete published collections of the pictorial record of the battle and include some photos never before seen in print … the strength of the book remains its heavy use of recollections from those Americans who fought in the operation. It is a gritty grunt's-eye view of combat that gives the reader a feel for the confusion, courage, and terror that reigned on that confined, bloody battlefield … a useful addition to anyone's military history library and a worthy replacement for 76 Hours.", Military Trader,December 2006 "This book pulls no punches in describing in graphic detail the horrendous combat on Tarawa.", Leatherneck, October 2006 "In their newly revised treatment of the legendary battle, Eric Hammel and John E. Lane have produced a photo-enriched collector's edition. Hammel, a renowned military historian, is noted for his excellent coverage of many ferocious Marine battles and conflicts. In this coffee table-size edition, the authors skillfully combine their unique narrative with a multitude of never-before-published photos and combat drawings…Many History Channel viewers think they have seen all there is to see concerning the Battle of Tarawa. No, armed with Hammel and Lane's new book,Bloody Tarawa,the reader will come much nearer to the battles' indescribable fury."
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
940.5426
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
On the morning of Saturday, November 20, 1943, the 2d Marine Division undertook the first modern amphibious assault against a well-defended beachhead. The objective was tiny Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, and the going was supposed to be easy—a target already ""pounded into coral dust"" by a massive naval and air bombardment. But what the Marines discovered was an island garrison alive and well, the Japanese defenses intact and manned by foes who would rather die than surrender. The battle that followed—three full days of terror during which more than 3,000 died to ""secure"" an island half the size of New York's Central Park—is fully told in words and pictures in this dramatic book. Building on the updated text of their 76 Hours: The Invasion of Tarawa, the authors use more than 250 photos and combat drawings from the U.S. Navy and Marine archives and private collections to reveal the graphic horror of warfare at its worst. Their book follows every terrifying step as the Marines, failed by the invasion's planners, are forced to wade more than 500 yards through fire-swept, knee-deep water, reaching land only to face what many historians agree was the best, most concentrated defenses American troops encountered in the entire Pacific War. The result is an immortal story of certainty shattered and courage recovered against overwhelming odds, of victory culled from near-defeat, and its terrible cost., On the morning of Saturday, November 20, 1943, the 2d Marine Division undertook the first modern amphibious assault against a well-defended beachhead. The objective was tiny Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, and the going was supposed to be easy--a target already ""pounded into coral dust"" by a massive naval and air bombardment. But what the Marines discovered was an island garrison alive and well, the Japanese defenses intact and manned by foes who would rather die than surrender. The battle that followed--three full days of terror during which more than 3,000 died to ""secure"" an island half the size of New York's Central Park--is fully told in words and pictures in this dramatic book. Building on the updated text of their 76 Hours: The Invasion of Tarawa, the authors use more than 250 photos and combat drawings from the U.S. Navy and Marine archives and private collections to reveal the graphic horror of warfare at its worst. Their book follows every terrifying step as the Marines, failed by the invasion's planners, are forced to wade more than 500 yards through fire-swept, knee-deep water, reaching land only to face what many historians agree was the best, most concentrated defenses American troops encountered in the entire Pacific War. The result is an immortal story of certainty shattered and courage recovered against overwhelming odds, of victory culled from near-defeat, and its terrible cost.
LC Classification Number
D767.917
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