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Summary Note

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.

General Note

Includes maps of: Southwest Pacific; New Britain; Peleliu; Umurbrogol Pocket on Peleliu; Okinawa.

Content Note

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.