Saul David is a critically renowned military historian and broadcaster. He is the author, most recently, of Operation Thunderbolt; Crucible of Hell; and The Force. He lives outside of Bath, England, where he is a professor of military history at the University of Buckingham.
"[Saul] David draws on the written words of the veterans,
interweaving these primary accounts with official archives, to
dramatize the human narrative of how men learned to be brave. The
result is an old story told in a new and compelling way. Very well
told. A must for enthusiasts of WWII history."-- "Library Journal
(starred)"
"A real page-turner [about] a remarkable military unit whose story
ought to be better known."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"A worthy addition to the literature of the Okinawa campaign."--
"The Wall Street Journal"
"Action packed. This thrilling tale will captivate readers."--
"Publishers Weekly"
"Excellent. Saul David's gripping narrative is admirably
clear."--Antony Beevor, #1 internationally bestselling author of
D-Day
"Exquisite detail...subtly textured. The Pacific War is rendered in
painful and poignant detail. A narrative that reads like war in
real time. It's war unplugged: cruelty, destruction, pain, but also
love, kindness and camaraderie."-- "The Times (UK)"
"Skillfully plumbing the rich array of firsthand accounts by
Company K veterans, Saul David vividly describes pillbox raids,
accidental deaths, and hellish jungle conditions, and draws
incisive portraits of Marine officers and their command decisions.
The result is a captivating chronicle of the war in the Pacific."--
"Publishers Weekly"
"With impeccable research and a keen eye for detail, Saul David has
brought to life the surprising story of the original band of
brothers. An essential part of anyone's library."--Doug Stanton, #1
New York Times bestselling author of American Moonshot
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