Helmet instead of a pillow. Memories of a US Marine about the war in the Pacific

Helmet instead of a pillow. Memories of a US Marine about the war in the Pacific

Robert Leckie, one of the most famous American military historians, volunteered for the Marine Corps in January 1942. He recalls how, along with other recruits, they defended the interests of the United States in the Pacific. Yet this book is... not only about the horrors of war. Humorous anecdotes of the Marines, interspersed with tales of romantic adventures in Australia, make the narrative memorable and vivid.

Author: Роберт Леки

Printhouse: Tsentrpoligraf

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785952462373

Number of pages: 367

Size: 205х135х2 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 400 g

ID: 1701641

Robert Leckie, one of the most famous American military historians, volunteered for the Marine Corps in January 1942. He recalls how, along with other recruits, they defended the interests of the United States in the Pacific. Yet this book is not only about the horrors of war. Humorous anecdotes of the Marines, interspersed with tales of romantic adventures in Australia, make the narrative memorable and vivid.

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