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The Quack Corps

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I recently read Mr. Wells' book retelling his experiences in the Pacific during WWII. I was very impressed with his story telling ability and thoroughly enjoyed the book. I have known Mr. Wells most of my life and had no idea that he had been, seen and done the things that he described. This book makes you realize just how great the heroes of WWII are, and how everyday "Joes" rose to the occasion that was presented by just being there. They made us all proud of their tencaity, grit and courage. I am an avid reader and highly recommend this book. I read it on a cross country airline flight..I just couldn't put it down. What a wonderful reading experience.

Art Wells, a Marine on the USS Pennsylvania on December 7, 1941 relates his experiences on that day and during the rest of the Pacific War in "The Quack Corps." Included are Mr. Wells Pearl Harbor experience, where he was wounded, his time on the Pennsylvania after her repair, time on the USS New Mexico and the time he spent with DUKW's in the invasions of Saipan and Okinawa. An extremely interesting and informative book, one that is not to be missed!

This is a genuine memoir of one Marine at war. He is one of those people who can keep you spellbound with accounts of his numerous and varied experiences, from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa and all points between. It is, I am sure, gratifying to the men who served in the DUKW's to have their story told so well. These guys had balls of brass as they repeatedly exposed themselves to hostile fire in order to deliver the grunts safely to the beach. We Marines pride ourselves in knowing our history but I never before knew just what these guys contributed to our victories in the Pacific. My pisscutter is off to these stars.