Battleground
Sept 1991 · Corps Book 4 · Penguin
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W.E.B. Griffin is a bestselling phenomenom, an American master of authentic military action and drama!
Now, in this electrifying new novel, he reveals the story of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Pacific, the epic struggle for Guadalcanal...Daredevil pilot Charles Galloway learns the hard way how to command a fighter squadron. Lt. Joe Howard teams up with the Coastwatchers. Jack "No Middle Initial" Stecker leads his infantry battalion into the thickest of fighting, at a terrible price. And Navy Captain Pickering grabs a helmet and rifle to join the ranks at Guadalcanal...
Now, in this electrifying new novel, he reveals the story of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Pacific, the epic struggle for Guadalcanal...Daredevil pilot Charles Galloway learns the hard way how to command a fighter squadron. Lt. Joe Howard teams up with the Coastwatchers. Jack "No Middle Initial" Stecker leads his infantry battalion into the thickest of fighting, at a terrible price. And Navy Captain Pickering grabs a helmet and rifle to join the ranks at Guadalcanal...
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4.8
54 reviews
Jim Killgrove`
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18 February 2017
For Marines who read Griffin's books, you find the Marine Corps' information accurate and very realistic. For any WW II history buff, Griffin is spot on with regard to times, dates and facts. For any Marine history buff, Griffin's 'Corps' series is a great!
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Chris Shockey
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19 November 2017
Started reading this series in the '80s during my tour in the Corps with HMM-162. Outstanding reading!
16 people found this review helpful
John Carter
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17 July 2015
Wonderful character development and plot. A great narrative woven in with history.!
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About the author
W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019.
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