eric hammel and john e lane (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. FLAT-SIGNED in ink on the front edpaper: Hammel's signature on endpaper and Lane's signature on a pastedown label. Minor rubbing (commonly visible on dark-colored dustjackets), elsewise a bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. From the interior front flap of the dj: "On the morning of November 20, 1943, at Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll the Gilbert Islands, the U.S. Marine Corps undertook its first modern amphibious assault against a well-defended beachhead.".and, further on."76 Hours" is a gripping human tale of tragedy and defeat turned around into an epic of victory of indomitable human spirit. Follow individual, recognizable American fighting men as they battle every life-threatening step across the tiny island." ILLUSTRATED in archival black and white photography with accompanying descriptive captions. 266 pages. LG6. Signed by Author(s).

(Subject: World War II - Pacific) Signs of use, plastic covering on Dustjacket by previous owner. A graphic account of the 2nd Division USMC's assault in 1943. It was one of the most hard fought battles in the Pacific, with very heavy US Marine casualties. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Pacifica Press) (ISBN: 0935553002) (Pagination: xxii + 266pp, 31 photos, 6 maps.) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Outstanding history with 250 photographs, appendices including Medal of honour citations, Navy cross recipients etc., index. Very good copy in very good dustwrapper.Ships from UK.

Photos, 11.25 x 8.5, black boards, 298 pp, very nice copy in very nice dust jacket. FIRST ZENITH ED.