2008, ISBN: 1434395332

[EAN: 9781434395337], Neubuch, [PU: Authorhouse], nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal,… More...

[EAN: 9781434395337], Neubuch, [PU: Authorhouse], nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. These tragic times of World War II were the defining years for millions of cowboys and plowboys. This book is a compelling chronicle about these years and one not-so-ordinary young man. 'The War Years' is a heartwarming and harrowing saga about Dutch Clarke who, over the objections of his prominent family, answers his country's call. Just as Dutch is about to complete boot camp, family influence steps in and propels him through the ranks and into the Office of War Information. Here he puts down his rifle and takes up photography. Here Dutch learns the power of the lens and the courage to use it. This is a uniquely different war story about men who fought their way across the Pacific, not with guns but with cameras. This tapestry covers more than just guns and bullets; it is also about the human threads of prejudice, friendship and the ultimate sacrifice. After surviving a Japanese POW camp and a daring escape, Dutch is given the opportunity to be one of the first American photographers to set foot on homeland Japan.here he turn his assignment from reconnaissance to revenge. This story is as fresh as today's headlines and as true as yesterday's sins. 512 pp. Englisch, Books<

ISBN: 9781434395337

In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Cor… More...

In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. These tragic times of World War II were the defining years for millions of cowboys and plowboys. This book is a compelling chronicle about these years and one not-so-ordinary young man. 'The War Years' is a heartwarming and harrowing saga about Dutch Clarke who, over the objections of his prominent family, answers his country's call. Just as Dutch is about to complete boot camp, family influence steps in and propels him through the ranks and into the Office of War Information. Here he puts down his rifle and takes up photography. Here Dutch learns the power of the lens and the courage to use it. This is a uniquely different war story about men who fought their way across the Pacific, not with guns but with cameras. This tapestry covers more than just guns and bullets; it is also about the human threads of prejudice, friendship and the ultimate sacrifice. After surviving a Japanese POW camp and a daring escape, Dutch is given the opportunity to be one of the first American photographers to set foot on homeland Japan.here he turn his assignment from reconnaissance to revenge. This story is as fresh as today's headlines and as true as yesterday's sins. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Fiction>Fiction>Fiction, AuthorHouse Core >1<

2008, ISBN: 1434395332

[EAN: 9781434395337], Neubuch, [PU: AuthorHouse], New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000., Books

2008, ISBN: 1434395332

[EAN: 9781434395337], Neubuch, [PU: AuthorHouse 2008-07], Books

2008, ISBN: 1434395332

[EAN: 9781434395337], Neubuch, [PU: AuthorHouse], Books