Bibliograph

Islands of the damned, a Marine at war in the Pacific, R.V. Burgin ; with Bill Marvel

Type

Label

Islands of the damned, a Marine at war in the Pacific, R.V. Burgin ; with Bill Marvel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-289) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Islands of the damned

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

426803534

Responsibility statement

R.V. Burgin ; with Bill Marvel

Sub title

a Marine at war in the Pacific

Summary

Burgin reveals his experiences as a Marine at war in the Pacific Theater. Company K confronted snipers, ambushes along narrow jungle trails, and howling banzai attacks as they island-hopped from one bloody battle to the next

Table Of Contents

Luck -- A Marine's story -- Mortarman -- Green hell -- First battle of Pavuvu -- The unnecessary island -- The perfect invasion -- Second battle of Pavuvu -- April fools -- Flesh wounds -- Home port

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