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In WWII, Private Pete Talbot and the US Marines are tasked with taking the Japanese-controlled island of Tarawa. Pete knows this is going to take all his training and wits to stay alive.
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Taking the island of Tarawa was a nightmare. The Marines who landed did so under intense firing, and continuous bombardments of attacks by Japanese soldiers. The bravery and fortitude of the soldiers who took the island is revealed here through the few characters in the book.
I loved how it was split between the Japanese and American viewpoints of the battle. It was a great read, and one that I highly enjoyed.
Note, there is a lot of language in the book, so beware if you pick it up.