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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 9780451233417
- Book Title
- Grunts : inside the American Infantry Combat Experience, World War II Through Iraq
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Format
- Uk-B Format Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Military / World War II, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / United States
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 544 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0451233417
ISBN-13
9780451233417
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102808340
Product Key Features
Book Title
Grunts : inside the American Infantry Combat Experience, World War II Through Iraq
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / Strategy, Military / General, Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military / United States
Genre
History
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Urging better recognition of the critical role and central importance of the combat soldier, without whom he says no nation can be safe or strong... full of valuable insights." - Kirkus "...another demonstration of [John C. McManus's] skill at narrating infantry combat... Both readable and persuasive." - Booklist "A superb book-an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle . I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic...It's a powerful look into the hearts and minds of the American 'grunt,' the infantryman, the marine, the frontline warrior who exists at the crux of war, and is the true heart and soul of warfare." -Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, U.S. Army (ret.), author of On Killing and On Combat "A superbly written, highly fitting tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the unsung heroes who have shouldered the main burden of horrific combat-and suffered the lion's share of casualties-while fighting America's wars. McManus captures-with gritty, 'muddy boot' authenticity-the horrors of the real war fought by America's frontline soldiers and Marines. Reading Grunts is the closest you will get to experiencing actual infantry combat without getting shot at." -Jerry D. Morelock, Ph.D., Col. U.S. Army, (Ret.), and Editor in Chief of Armchair General "From Banzai charges on Pacific Islands to bombs in the streets of Baghdad, Grunts plunges us into the hellish, heroic world of the American Infantryman. This powerful book drives home the unfiltered ferocity of combat- and both the comradeship and loneliness of the soldier or Marine who pays the butcher's bill for plans concocted by men he'll never meet. When all of the new technologies have been exhausted, the infantryman's timeless lot is still to face death at close quarters. Author John C. McManus makes it shatteringly real, and Grunts is hypnotic history writing: honest, savage, heartbreaking and, ultimately, inspiring." -Ralph Peters, Fox News Strategic Analyst and author of The War After Armageddon "A literary and historical achievement of the highest order, Grunts illuminates the experience of the American GI better than any book I have read in years. Using battles such as Peleliu and Fallujah, John McManus brilliantly proves, using the participants' own words, that the American warrior, not technology, wins wars." -Patrick K. O'Donnell, author of Give Me Tomorrow "Too frequently historians take humanity out of war. McManus skillfully puts man back into the history of America's recent wars, reminding us that man is still the determining factor." -Adrian R. Lewis, Professor, University of Kansas "John C. McManus's Grunts contains some of the most vivid accounts of close combat ever recorded in literature. The reader has the sense of being actually present in the battles. His descriptions show precise details of combat at the closest personal levels and with absolute authenticity." -Bevin Alexander, combat historian in the Korean War and author of Inside the Nazi War Machine, "A superb book--an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle . I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic." --Dave Grossman, Author of On Killing and On Combat "Few authors capture the essence of the human dimension of war as well as John C. McManus. Combining an engaging, highly descriptive writing style with exhaustive research, McManus provides readers with a true 'foxhole' perspective." --Military Review "Another demonstration of [McManus's] skill at narrating infantry combat.... an argument for a strong presence of well-trained infantry operating 'up close and personal' with heavier firepower available as support but not substitute. Both readable and persuasive." --Booklist " Grunts is hypnotic history writing: honest, savage, heartbreaking and, ultimately, inspiring." --Ralph Peters, Fox News Strategic Analyst and author of The War After Armageddon "John C. McManus's Grunts contains some of the most vivid accounts of close combat ever recorded in literature. The reader has the sense of being actually present in the battles. His descriptions show precise details of combat at the closest personal levels and with absolute authenticity." --Bevin Alexander, Author of Inside the Nazi War Machine "McManus captures--with gritty, 'muddy boot' authenticity--the horrors of the real war fought by America's front-line soldiers and Marines. Reading Grunts is the closest you will get to experiencing actual infantry combat without getting shot at." --Colonel Jerry D. Morelock, Editor in Chief of Armchair General "A literary and historical achievement of the highest order, Grunts illuminates the experience of the American GI better than any book I have read in years. Using battles such as Peleliu and Fallujah, John McManus brilliantly proves, using the participants' own words, that the American warrior, not technology, wins wars." --Patrick K. O'Donnell, Author of Washington's Immortals "Too frequently historians take humanity out of war. McManus skillfully puts man back into the history of America's recent wars, reminding us that man is still the determining factor." --Adrian R. Lewis, Professor, University of Kansas From the Hardcover edition.
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Synopsis
"A superb book--an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle . I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic." --Dave Grossman, Author of On Killing and On Combat From the acclaimed author of The Dead and Those About to Die comes a sweeping narrative of six decades of combat, and an eye-opening account of the evolution of the American infantry. From the beaches of Normandy and the South Pacific Islands to the deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has been the most indispensable--and most overlooked--factor in wartime victory. In Grunts , renowned historian John C. McManus examines ten critical battles--from Hitler's massive assault on U.S. soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge to counterinsurgency combat in Iraq--where the skills and courage of American troops proved the crucial difference between victory and defeat. Based on years of research and interviews with veterans, this powerful history reveals the ugly face of war in a way few books have, and demonstrates the fundamental, and too often forgotten, importance of the human element in serving and protecting the nation., "A superb book-an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle . I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic." -Dave Grossman, Author of On Killing and On Combat From the acclaimed author of The Dead and Those About to Die comes a sweeping narrative of six decades of combat, and an eye-opening account of the evolution of the American infantry. From the beaches of Normandy and the South Pacific Islands to the deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has been the most indispensable-and most overlooked-factor in wartime victory. In Grunts , renowned historian John C. McManus examines ten critical battles-from Hitler's massive assault on U.S. soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge to counterinsurgency combat in Iraq-where the skills and courage of American troops proved the crucial difference between victory and defeat. Based on years of research and interviews with veterans, this powerful history reveals the ugly face of war in a way few books have, and demonstrates the fundamental, and too often forgotten, importance of the human element in serving and protecting the nation.
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- l***m (235)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReceived this item in just a few days and I'm in Texas. Great packaging and book was in excellent condition good appearance. This book was as described, good quality and book was worth the price. Thank you seller. I highly recommend this seller. If you see something you like order now yall.
- e***1 (154)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePurchase copy of book A Bold Return to Giving...One Farm, Six Generations...late Sunday evening. It arrived Wednesday!!! Super-fast processing by seller. Book appears better than listing described and came in like-new condition. Good value. A+ seller. Haven't read book yet but watched interview with author and enjoyed what I heard so decided to buy this book.
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