Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Editi..., Adam Makos
Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Editi..., Adam Makos
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Voices of the Pacific, Expanded Edition
Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II

Author: Adam Makos, Marcus Brotherton

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain, Michael Crouch, Kimberly Farr

Unabridged: 13 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 07/06/2021


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of A Higher Call and Spearhead comes an unflinching firsthand chronicle of the heroic US Marines who fought on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and in other pivotal battles during the Pacific War, a classic book now expanded with new stories from the flyboys overhead and the home front at war.

Following fifteen Marines from Pearl Harbor, through their battles with the Japanese, to their return home after V-J Day, Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton have compiled an oral history of the Pacific War in the words of the men who fought on the front lines. With vivid, unforgettable detail, these Marines reveal harrowing accounts of combat with an implacable enemy, the camaraderie they found, the friends they lost, and the aftermath of the war's impact on their lives.

With unprecedented access to the veterans and unpublished memoirs, Voices of the Pacific presents true stories of heroism as told by such World War II veterans as Sid Phillips, R.V. Burgin, and Chuck Tatum—whose exploits were featured in the classic HBO miniseries The Pacific—and their Marine buddies from the legendary 1st Marine Division.

About The Author

Hailed as “a masterful storyteller” by the Associated PressAdam Makos is the author of the New York Times bestsellers A Higher CallSpearhead, and Devotion, the subject of the major motion picture. Inspired by his grandfathers’ service, Makos chronicles the stories of American veterans in his trademark fusion of intense human drama and fast-paced military action, securing his place “in the top ranks of military writers,” according to the Los Angeles Times. In the course of his research, Makos has flown a World War II bomber, accompanied a Special Forces raid in Iraq, and journeyed into North Korea in search of an MIA American airman.  Marcus Brotherton is a journalist and professional writer known for his collaborations with high-profile public figures, humanitarians, inspirational leaders, and military veterans. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books including We Who Are Alive and Remain, A Company of Heroes, Shifty's War, and Call of Duty.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sweetwilliam on May 29, 2020

I just re-listened to Voices of the Pacific by Adam Makos. This is perfect for the audiobook format. In it, Makos has preserved the memories of veterans of the First Marine Division that survived multiple campaigns in the Pacific during WWII. Makos has organized their experiences in the chronologica......more

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on February 13, 2023

An absolute winner. It brings the Pacific War very close. One of the best books I’ve ever read.......more

Goodreads review by Joe on September 11, 2019

This is a sort of companion piece to the HBO mini-series, "The Pacific" and the book of the same name by Hugh Ambrose. The book contains in-depth interviews with many of the Marines that were introduced in these 2 other items. My only complaint is the way the book was put together and edited. There......more

Goodreads review by Stacy on November 07, 2024

This should be required reading for every American.......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on April 08, 2019

This is a really great book for anyone interested in first hand accounts of the Pacific in WWII. I loved hearing snippets of each man’s memory. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator does a great job. I had heard a lot of the stories from other memoirs (from guys like Sid Philips and RV Burgin......more