Stories from the Pacific: The Island War 1942-1945

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Summary: Not your typical war book
Review: The is a really a lovely collection of short stories told by a real "mud marine". Each stories covers part of Mr. Kirby's war-time experience, from hilarious incidents to heartbreaking events. Finish one chapter laughing, the next with tears in your eyes. Moreover, the tone of this book is less gung-ho shoot 'em up story telling, but more of a tribute to fallen brothers, and the transformation of a young wise-cracking kid into a man sickened to this day by the concept of war. Terrific details of life during the battles on Iwo Gima and Guam.