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The Pacific / Hugh Ambrose.

Ambrose, Hugh. (Author).

Summary:

In this companion book to the HBO series on the war in the Pacific, historian Hugh Ambrose focuses on five American soldiers who each took an active role in the difficult and costly--in terms of lives--campaign to reach the Japanese mainland. Ambrose recounts key battles--Guadalcanal, Midway, Okinawa, and the lesser-known Peleliu--and he provides a soldier's eye view of the events, conveying the great valor and sacrifices of those in uniform.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780451230232 (hc.)
  • Physical Description: xviii, 489 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. : maps ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : New American Library, 2010.

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General Note:
"The official companion book to the HBO miniseries"--cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Subject: United States. Marine Corps > Biography.
United States. Marine Corps > History > World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.
Marines > United States > Biography.
United States. Marine Corps > History > World War, 1939-1945
United States. Marine Corps > Biography

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Portage la Prairie Regional Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Portage la Prairie Regional Library 940.5426 AMB (Text) 3675000146999 Adult Non-Fiction Volume hold Available -


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