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Summary: Provides a Tremendous History of a Living Ship
Review: Dave Bronson hit the nail on the head with this book! Bronson is the son of a crewmember of the LST-325. His love for the crew and ship shows through in his extensive research and the warm way he worked with the WWII crew in putting this book together.I happen to know Bronson personally and I know that this book was a labor of love for him. For the book to turn out so well shows how deep his love is and speaks highly of his talent as a writer. I saw a previous reviewer mention Bradley's book, "Flag of Our Fathers" relative to this book. That happens to be one of my favorite books about WWII and "Mosier's Raiders" compares well with it. For anyone interested in looking at WWII through a micro view rather than the big picture, this is a "must read" book. The research Bronson did and the comments from the old crew will help you feel what it was like on an LST during the war. On a side note, the LST-325 is still afloat and is docked near Mobile, AL. She is a living and traveling memorial to veterans. She is always in need of volunteers to help with the constant maintenance needed to keep her going and I invite you to visit her or volunteer on her. For more info on the LST-325 visit www.lstmemorial.org.
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Summary: Relive the experiences...
Review: David Bronson's new book is outstanding. The book is very well researched, factual and well written. As the child of a Gator Sailor, I truly appreciated the view into the lives and experiences of the men of LST 325. This book goes beyond the normal recollection of events - Mr. Bronson has drawn on the memories of these unsung LST heroes of our military service to tell their own story. It relates factual events of WWII but allows the reader not to just experience the strategies and events but the emotions of those who served. If you are interested in learning about the Amphibious Forces of WWII, this is a MUST READ.
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Summary: Relive the experiences...
Review: David Bronson's new book is outstanding. The book is very well researched, factual and well written. As the child of a Gator Sailor, I truly appreciated the view into the lives and experiences of the men of LST 325. This book goes beyond the normal recollection of events - Mr. Bronson has drawn on the memories of these unsung LST heroes of our military service to tell their own story. It relates factual events of WWII but allows the reader not to just experience the strategies and events but the emotions of those who served. If you are interested in learning about the Amphibious Forces of WWII, this is a MUST READ.
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Summary: A must-read look at the history of a ship's crew in WWII
Review: While this is the saga of just one particular ship in a war of massive proportions, it serves well in illustrating the mutual experience of thousands of men, perhaps even a relative of yours. I find it extremely informative, descriptive and captivating. In its focus on one particular group of men, it provides a microcosmic look at the experiences of many others. Well-researched through first-hand accounts, ship's logs and a myriad of other documents, this account brings us as close to the reality as the printed word possibly can. I can't help but describe this book as a tour de force fully on a par with John Bradley's "Flags of Our Fathers" (the story of his father's participation in the Iwo Jima flag-raising). Since the ship participated in the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy (where it made dozens of round trips between England and Utah Beach), it not only provides real-life excitement but it is an absolute must-read.
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Summary: A must-read look at the history of a ship's crew in WWII
Review: While this is the saga of just one particular ship in a war of massive proportions, it serves well in illustrating the mutual experience of thousands of men, perhaps even a relative of yours. I find it extremely informative, descriptive and captivating. In its focus on one particular group of men, it provides a microcosmic look at the experiences of many others. Well-researched through first-hand accounts, ship's logs and a myriad of other documents, this account brings us as close to the reality as the printed word possibly can. I can't help but describe this book as a tour de force fully on a par with John Bradley's "Flags of Our Fathers" (the story of his father's participation in the Iwo Jima flag-raising). Since the ship participated in the invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy (where it made dozens of round trips between England and Utah Beach), it not only provides real-life excitement but it is an absolute must-read.
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