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Voices from the Pacific War: Bluejackets Remember

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I read Bruce Petty's first book and knew then I would follow this writer wherever he might take me.

Bruce combines two valuable skills: That of a detective, with a gift of listening, allowing soldiers to relive the moment, telling their compelling and true accounts of combat.

Once again Bruce has given his readers the human face of a tragic time in history. It's an instructive and moving book and I recommend it highly.

I'm waiting anxiously to read Bruce's next book.

Each story reaches out to the reader to feel and see the experiences of the enlisted man and his shipmates. After reading this book, and each enlisted man's story, the reader can't help but feel a sense of pride and awe at the bravery and heroism of these men. Each chapter is written with an individual's experiences and memories accompanied by historical material to compliment their story. A must read for any WWII or naval history enthusiast.

This compilation of experiences opens a door that has been almost closed. You will read and share the experiences of enlisted men who smelled the cordite and blood. Related in a manner that dispels any notion that they are seeking an egoists desire for recognition. These men were there and they are telling it, "Like it was."