This book is a 246 page account of the author's combat and personal experiences with the U.S. Army 27th Infantry Division in the Central Pacific during World War II. Aided by over 50 pictures and daigrams, it chronicles the combat activities of the 27th Division as it "Leap Frogged" its way through Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Saipan-Tinian, Espirtu Santo, Okinawa and finally to Japan. The author's personal experiences and observations provide a deep appreciation of how young men in America put their personal lives on hold, and endured extreme hardship and danger in the defense of our country. This is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II.
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"A wonderful compilation of the personal experiences of a young Army officer's life during WWII in the Pacific" -- Gary S. Yaple, former Editor, THE ORION GALLIVANTER, 27th Division Association
"Leigh has written an unusual and interesting account of several of the major campaigns of WWII in the Central Pacific" -- Joseph W. Garbarino, Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley. (1st Lt., F.A. Bn, 27th Division, 1943-45)
"Leigh has written an unusual and interesting account of several of the major campaigns of WWII in the Central Pacific" -- Joseph W. Garbarino, Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley. (1st Lt., F.A. Bn, 27th Division, 1943-45)
About the Author
Leigh M. Trowbridge was born in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri, where he was a Phi Delta Theta. He received his commission in the U.S. Army in 1939, and served in the 27th Infantry Division in the Pacific theater between May 26, 1943 and Spetember 26, 1945. The author raimained in the Army Reserve until 1963, when he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has been married for 63 years, lives in Northern California, and has three children, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren (and counting).
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Operation Leap Frog,
By Pete Trowbridge (Mountain View, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Operation Leap Frog (Paperback)
For anyone interested in a first-hand account of Army battles in the Pacific during World War II, this is a must-read book. There is no philosophy, or politics, or strategic theory. It's simply an interesting account of the author's combat experiences and his personal impressions of the war.
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In 1935 many of the young men entering the University of Missouri signed up for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
defilade side, direct laying, mosquito bar Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pearl Harbor, San Francisco, Espiritu Santo, World War, Camp Roberts, Kansas City, Marine Division, Officer's Club, Air Corps, Charlie Battery, New Hebrides, Aid Man, Baker Battery, Fort Sill, General Kernan, Death Valley, Parry Island, Pine Ridge, Hunter Liggett, Mount Tapotchau, New York, Diamond Head, Eniwetok Island, Hickam Field, Honolulu Harbor New!
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In 1935 many of the young men entering the University of Missouri signed up for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
defilade side, direct laying, mosquito bar Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pearl Harbor, San Francisco, Espiritu Santo, World War, Camp Roberts, Kansas City, Marine Division, Officer's Club, Air Corps, Charlie Battery, New Hebrides, Aid Man, Baker Battery, Fort Sill, General Kernan, Death Valley, Parry Island, Pine Ridge, Hunter Liggett, Mount Tapotchau, New York, Diamond Head, Eniwetok Island, Hickam Field, Honolulu Harbor New!
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- World Book on page 133, page 142, and Back Matter
- Combat Command by Frederick Sherman on page 86, and Back Matter
- The Last Battle (Werewolf: Time of Judgement) by White Wolf Publishing Inc in Back Matter
- Pearl Harbor! (World War II 50th Anniversary Series) by Wallace B. Black on page 132
- Pearl Harbor by G. C. Skipper on page 71
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