Hoffman, Jon T.
Chesty
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375760440
- author:
- Hoffman, Jon T.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 156mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Military engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC by Jon T. Hoffman is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and career of one of the most iconic figures in Marine Corps history. From his early days as a lieutenant in Haiti to his later command of a division in Korea, Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller's assignments and activities spanned an extraordinary spectrum of warfare. His experiences, including guerrilla warfare, combat at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu, have become the stuff of legend. With unprecedented access to Puller's personal papers and personnel record, Hoffman presents a nuanced and detailed portrait of this complex and fascinating individual.