{"product_id":"hero-of-the-pacific-the-life-of-marine-legend-john-basilone-paperback","title":"Hero of the Pacific: The Life of Marine Legend John Basilone - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Brady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author James Brady-the story of Marine legend John Basilone, one of three main characters in HBO's \u003ci\u003eThe Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGunnery Sergeant John Basilone was a Marine legend who received the Medal of Honor for holding off 3,000 Japanese on Guadalcanal and the Navy Cross posthumously for his bravery on Iwo Jima. This is the story of how a young man from Raritan, New Jersey, became one of America's biggest World War II heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles one of three main characters in HBO's \u003ci\u003eThe Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e, the successful sequel to the popular mini-series \u003ci\u003eBand of Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"\"A carefully reported, briskly written book . . . that could go a long way toward correcting . . . historical oversight.\"\" -\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorts through the differing accounts of Basilone's life and exploits, including what he did on Iwo Jima and how he died\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe final book by James Brady, the Korean War veteran and well-known columnist and author of books that include Why Marines Fight and an autobiography, The Coldest War, a Pulitzer Prize finalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn incredible story masterfully told, \u003ci\u003eHero of the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to anyone with an interest in World War II and military history as well as fans of HBO's \u003ci\u003eThe Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A carefully reported, briskly written book . . . that could go a long way toward correcting . . . historical oversight.\"-- Los Angeles Times\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 1943, John Basilone became one of the most famous and admired people in America. Having been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, the young Marine toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful actress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt and was reaping the rewards of his service beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? In Hero of the Pacific, Marine Corps veteran and bestselling author James Brady tells the dramatic life story of a small-town boy who found his purpose on two of World War II's most hellish battlefields and became a national hero, only to fade from memory after his death on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you read this powerful tale, you will never forget him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late James Brady commanded a Marine rifle platoon during the Korean War and was awarded a Bronze Star for valor. He authored eighteen books, among them several on the Marines, including the nonfiction \"Why Marines Fight \"and the \"New York Times\" bestselling novel \"The Marines of Autumn.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.9 x 5.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468214616317,"sku":"9780470928578","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/djA3SUNLdUQ3N1JhdkRTcHprYkNCUT09.webp?v=1777285832","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/hero-of-the-pacific-the-life-of-marine-legend-john-basilone-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}