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Dutch Clarke: The War Years

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I have read all of Brian Ratty's historical fiction and must say that these books are certain to become classics for future generations. The author has a way of writing that pulls the reader in and makes him (or her) not want to put the book down until the very last page (even then, still wishing for more!). If you like a good adventure story akin to such works as Horatio Hornblower, this and the rest of Brian Ratty's works are well worth reading!

This book was captivating from the first paragraph. A wonderful twist to the "common" stories about WWII. Following the experiences of Dutch Clarke, as a photograher with the US Marines, was very informative and insightful. This book has it all......from the glitter of Hollywood to the devastating conditions and treatment in a POW camp. I can't wait until the next Dutch Clarke book is published!!
Kathy Beebe

What a great story. This book takes Dutch, and us, from the glitz of 1940s Hollywood to the fury of combat in the far-flung Pacific, to the numbing despair of a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. Wrapped richly in the legend created by the US Marine Corps in World War II, it is a tale of this country's shaky start in this great conflict, it's recovery and seizing the iniative in the Pacific Campaign, and the inevitable triumph of the Allies over the Empire of Japan. It is also a wonderful tale of the triumph of the human spirit over staggering odds. The author gets a grip on the reader at the beginning and doesn't let go until the final page. In a word, read it!

"Dutch Clark The War Years" a great read that depicts the heroism of those who photographed the carnage and evil of World War II. No longer will you take for granted the photographed and written historic account of those days that live in infamy. This is a story of an adventurous young man willing to fight for his country when called and through a series of events finds a challenge that only a few experienced and lived to tell the story. It is a wonderful read that has the right balance of revenge, retribution and redemption.

A great read! Done in the no-nonsense style of the great Western writer, Louis Lamore this book brings WWII to life in a very personal, gut level way. "Dutch" reminds me of the days when we knew the good guys from the bad, when there were standards of conduct and the lines were not blurred. This book is not only a great read but it serves as a memorial to those who suffered for our freedom...discovering that freedom is not free. You'll have trouble putting it down.