A WWII Soldier in the Pacific
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A WWII Soldier in the Pacific

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A WWII Soldier in the Pacific During and After 1943-1945 Author:Robert Thobaben Format:Hardcover Dimensions:6" x 9" Pages:296 pages Photos:50 mono illustrations Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781036114282 Item No. 9781036114282 Thobaben's memoir offers a personal and diverse perspective on WWII combat in the Pacific, blending personal experience and interviews with veterans.Anyone familiar with WWII studies in the Pacific will recognize the name Eugene B. Sledge. The author, who corresponded with Sledge 30 years ago, shared the experience of serving on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Sledge was part of the 1st Marine Division, which led the assault. Within six weeks, the division was decimated, suffering 60% casualties. The 81st Infantry Division was then deployed to secure the island, followed by the 111st Infantry for cleanup operations. This memoir comes from a 111st Infantry member, drawing from th

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