A Special Valor

Wheeler, R: 2006 USA, softcover, 466 pages, illustrated with photos and maps. A comprehensive one-volume history of the U.S. Marines' campaigns in the Pacific during World War II, drawing on frontline eyewitness accounts, official reports, and captured Japanese materials to vividly recount key battles such as the defense of Wake Island, the grueling fight for Guadalcanal, and assaults on Tarawa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The book highlights the extraordinary heroism and sacrifices of the Marines as they pushed back against Japanese forces island by island, ultimately contributing to Allied victory while creating enduring legends of valor. ISBN 9781591149378 In very good condition