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Docreed2003

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3. Looks like you have plenty of light reading on tap 🤣

Reply to ProudMNDemocrat (Reply #2)

Sun Sep 24, 2023, 10:36 AM

Sep 2023

Riveting and heartbreaking definitely encapsulates these stories. The other thing that struck me in both books, as well as in the series, was the fact these men were fighting in areas most of them, and most Americans, had never heard of prior to the war, in contrast to the European theater. When you add in the unique brutality they faced on a daily basis, it's easy to see how these stories were not as well known prior to "The Pacific".

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Just finished watching THE PACIFIC on Netflix...EXCELLENT!!! [View all] ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 OP

Leckie's autobiography "Helmet for my Pillow" is also quite good Docreed2003 Sep 2023 #1

Ordered this book as well. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2023 #2

Looks like you have plenty of light reading on tap 🤣 Docreed2003 Sep 2023 #3

I've been stalking this series on Netflix for a little while IjustDontlikeRepugs Sep 2023 #4

saw it when it first came out...I believe on HBO... bahboo Sep 2023 #5

After watching this, it is hard to imagine why anyone would "WANT" a war world wide wally Sep 2023 #6