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Strong Men Armed - by Robert Leckie (Paperback)

Name: Strong Men Armed - by Robert Leckie (Paperback)
Brand: Da Capo Press
SKU: 77015505
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Written by Robert Leckie, whose wartime exploits will be featured this spring in the upcoming Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg HBO miniseries The Pacific, Strong Men Armed has been a perennial bestselling classic account of the Pacific theater in World War II.
About the Author: Robert Leckie (1920-2001) was a decorated World War II marine, prominent journalist, and the author of more than forty books, including his bestselling wartime memoir, Helmet for My Pillow.
600 Pages
History, Military

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About the Book

This account sweeps from one island of death to the next in a fierce succession of battles. . . . [Leckie's] work has that magic ingredient so rare in the vast library of war literature--the essence of terrible reality.--John Toland, "The New York Times Book Review."

Book Synopsis

Written by Robert Leckie, whose wartime exploits will be featured this spring in the upcoming Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg HBO miniseries The Pacific, Strong Men Armed has been a perennial bestselling classic account of the Pacific theater in World War II. As scout and machine-gunner for the First Marine Division, Leckie fought in all its engagements until his wounding at Peleliu. Here he uses firsthand experience and impeccable research to re-create the nightmarish battles of the Pacific campaign.

About the Author

Robert Leckie (1920-2001) was a decorated World War II marine, prominent journalist, and the author of more than forty books, including his bestselling wartime memoir, Helmet for My Pillow.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.62 Inches (W) x 1.59 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.27 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 600

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: Military

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Theme: World War II

Format: Paperback

Author: Robert Leckie

Language: English

Street Date: February 9, 2010

TCIN: 77015505

UPC: 9780306818875

Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-4485

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.59 inches length x 5.62 inches width x 8.2 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.27 pounds

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