Leckie, Robert
Helmet for my Pillow: The World War Two Pacific Classic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780091937515
- author:
- Leckie, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ebury Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.6 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Australasian & Pacific history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie is a gripping true story of an ordinary soldier fighting in extraordinary conditions. The book recounts Leckie's service with the 1st Marine Division, from boot camp to the brutal battles in the Pacific, including the infamous Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Peleliu campaigns. With unflinching honesty, Leckie describes the horrors and sacrifice of war, painting a vivid portrait of how real warriors are made, fight, and often die in the defence of their country. This is a book that brings you as close to the mud, the blood, and the experience of war as it is safe to come. A powerful and poignant account of one man's experience in World War II, Helmet for My Pillow is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human cost of conflict.
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