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#156903 in Books Chuck Tatum 2013-05-07 2013-05-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.99 x .98 x 5.96l; .85 #File Name: 0425257428368 pagesRed Blood Black Sand Fighting Alongside John Basilone from Boot Camp to Iwo Jima
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth the read.By Limey SmokejumperIf; after reading Ian Toll's terrific trilogy on the Pacific Theater; and watching 'The Pacific' for the umpteenth time; you decide to buy the trilogy of first-hand accounts by Tatum; Leckie and Sledge; read them in that order. Leave the best till last. That's not to say the first is not worth a read; it is; any such first-hand account is worth a read; no matter if it fits with your personal perception of how a book should be written or not. Tatum's is not written like Leckie's; which in turn is not written like Sledge's; yet they each have their character and worth.Tatum's writing fits perfectly the description of Ambrose Bierce: "May be told by a soldier who is no writer to a reader who is no soldier."3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. HELL ON EARTHBy H. David RobertsHalf of the book is Chuck's civilian life just before enlisting and his early Marine training. But still; the rest of the book is very relevant to the title.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good ReadBy David L. KlineThis is a well written book and I would have given it five stars if I hadn't been a little disappointed by so much of it being focused on stateside events prior to Tatum's shipping out. It's all very interesting but not exciting. I actually haven't finished reading it at this point but the invasion and battle for Iwo Jima is going full blast and it's pretty exciting. I like the way Tatum describes his acquaintances as individuals with unique characteristics.
