War stories II heroism in the Pacific

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Author:

North, Oliver.

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9781419325663

Publication Information:

Prince Frederick, Md. : Recorded Books, p2005.

Physical Description:

14 sound discs (17 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Unabridged.

Subject Term:

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Biography.

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Spoken compact disc collection.

Summary:

The American and Japanese veterans of such terrible campaigns as Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima shared their stories with North, who presents them here in the soldiers' own words. More than a fascinating history of combat, War Stories II stands as a testament to the unmatched valor and bravery of an extraordinary generation.

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COMPACT DISC.

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Oliver Laurence North was born on October 7, 1943 in San Antonio. He is a former United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, conservative political commentator and television host, and military historian. North was a National Security Council staff member during the Iran Contra affair, a political scandal of the late 1980s. The scandal involved the clandestine sale of weapons to Iran, which was to encourage the release of U.S. hostages then held in Lebanon. North formulated the second part of the plan, which was to divert proceeds from the arms sales to support the Contra rebel groups in Nicaragua (which had been specifically prohibited under the Boland Amendment).

North's military career started with being a platoon commander during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was soon promoted to Captain of Northern Training Area in Okinawa, Japan. From that level he moved on to major and then to the National Security Council where he was promoted to lieutenant colonel.

Oliver North became lnown for his political commentary as host of War Stories with Oliver North on Fox News Channel. He has also written several books including: American Heroes, Heroes Proved, One More Mission and The Assassins. His title Counterfeit Lies made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014.

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Whatever one thinks of North's self-serving efforts to associate his own name with military heroism, this book about the Pacific theater of World War II is very good. Adapted from a cable TV show that North hosts, it is a well-organized narrative history that combines clear descriptions of unfolding events with compelling first-person accounts by individual soldiers, sailors, and pilots. What makes the work especially interesting is its presentation of Japanese voices. Although clearly designed to boost American patriotism, the book is by no means excessively pro-American. Joel Leffert narrates with such breathless energy that he would do a good job waking up students whom high school teachers are struggling to interest in World War II. Recommended for general collections.-R. Kent Rasmussen, Thousand Oaks, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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