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Set during the tumultuous year of 1943 in the Pacific theater of World War II, the story follows Coast Guard Captain Josh Thurlow amid the brutal invasion of Tarawa. As American forces engage in fierce battles against determined enemy fighters, the narrative explores the chaos and unpredictability of warfare, highlighting the courage and sacrifice of young soldiers facing overwhelming odds. The gripping account captures the intensity of combat and the strategic challenges faced by the U.S. military during this critical period.
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The Far Reaches, Homer H. Hickam
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Far Reaches
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Homer H. Hickam
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 322
- ISBN13
- 9780312383053
- Category
- War prose
- Description
- Set during the tumultuous year of 1943 in the Pacific theater of World War II, the story follows Coast Guard Captain Josh Thurlow amid the brutal invasion of Tarawa. As American forces engage in fierce battles against determined enemy fighters, the narrative explores the chaos and unpredictability of warfare, highlighting the courage and sacrifice of young soldiers facing overwhelming odds. The gripping account captures the intensity of combat and the strategic challenges faced by the U.S. military during this critical period.