In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off
Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards
his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. These
tragic times of World War II were the defining years for millions
of cowboys and plowboys. This book is a compelling chronicle about
these years and one not-so-ordinary young man. 'The War Years' is a
heartwarming and harrowing saga about Dutch Clarke who, over the
objections of his prominent family, answers his country's call.
Just as Dutch is about to complete boot camp, family influence
steps in and propels him through the ranks and into the Office of
War Information. Here he puts down his rifle and takes up
photography. Here Dutch learns the power of the lens and the
courage to use it. This is a uniquely different war story about men
who fought their way across the Pacific, not with guns but with
cameras. This tapestry covers more than just guns and bullets; it
is also about the human threads of prejudice, friendship and the
ultimate sacrifice. After surviving a Japanese POW camp and a
daring escape, Dutch is given the opportunity to be one of the
first American photographers to set foot on homeland Japan.here he
turn his assignment from reconnaissance to revenge. This story is
as fresh as today's headlines and as true as yesterday's sins.
General
| Imprint: |
Authorhouse
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2008 |
| First published: |
July 2008 |
| Authors: |
Brian D. Ratty
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
512 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4343-9534-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4343-9534-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781434395344 |
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