I'm Staying with My Boys: The Heroic Life of Sgt. John Basilone, USMC
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (525 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071PB81Y8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 351 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
John Basilone held off 3000 Japanese troops at Guadalcanal after his 15-member unit was reduced to three men. Minutes later he was killed by an enemy artillery round. I'm Staying with My Boys is the only family-authorized biography of Basilone. I'm Staying with My Boys is a firsthand look inside the life of one of the greatest heroes of the Greatest Generation. He was the only Marine in World War II to have received the Medal of Honor, the Navy Cross, and a Purple Heart and is arguably the most famous Marine of all time. At Iwo Jima he single-handedly destroyed an enemy blockhouse, allowing his unit to capture an airfield. Distinctive among military biographies, the story is told in first person, allowing listeners to experience his transformation, forged in the horrors of battle, from aimless youth to war hero known as "Manila John".. Sgt
and does tell the story of a great American, but the author takes great liberty at Mercer M. Dorsey Billed as a biography, and does tell the story of a great American, but the author takes great liberty at reading John Basilone"'s mind. The facts of his life and deeds stand alone and need no embellishment. I was a Squad Leader in the Marine Corps, not in combat, but I kind of know how it works at that level. So while it does tell John Basilone story, I thought the author stretched the bounds. Would not agree wit. "New WWII information" according to Amazon Customer. I am an avid reader and know a lot about WWII. This book has a lot of NEW information I never knew or have ever read before! Excellent book!. Five Stars The Bear Loved the story of a true hero.