Hero of the Pacific: The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone Contributor(s): Brady, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470379413 ISBN-13: 9780470379417 Publisher: Trade Paper Press OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - United States |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2009015922 |
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.34" W x 9.24" (1.15 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From New York Times bestselling author James Brady-the story of Marine legend John Basilone, one of three main characters in HBO's The Pacific Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was a Marine legend who received the Medal of Honor for holding off 3,000 Japanese on Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross posthumously for his bravery on Iwo Jima. This is the story of how a young man from Raritan, New Jersey, became one of America's biggest World War II heroes.
An incredible story masterfully told, Hero of the Pacific will appeal to anyone with an interest in World War II and military history as well as fans of HBO's The Pacific. |