Why Marines Fight, James Brady
Why Marines Fight, James Brady
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Why Marines Fight

Author: James Brady

Narrator: Michael Prichard

Unabridged: 11 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/13/2007


Synopsis

As the war in Iraq continues, the idea of being a soldier in wartime is of interest to many Americans. Why Marines Fight by James Brady is a ruthlessly candid book told in the words of U.S. Marines themselves, who answer provocative questions about what drives them to fight and why so competently and ferociously.

For more than two centuries, U.S. Marines have been among the world's fiercest and most admired of warriors. This pounding look into the U.S. Marines is magnificent in scope and is written by an author whom some marines consider to be the unofficial poet laureate of their corps. Brady interviews combat marines from wars ranging from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan, and records their responses in their own unique and powerful voices. These he crafts into an authentically American story of a country at war as seen throught he eyes of its warriors. Americans who experience Brady's chronicle of this part of a soldier's life and its lasting effect may find it impossible to forget.

About James Brady

James Brady (1928-2009) commanded a rifle platoon during the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. He captured his experiences in The Marine, the New York Times bestsellers Warning of War and The Marines of Autumn, and the highly praised memoir The Coldest War, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. A career journalist, he created the "Page Six" gossip column in the New York Post and authored the "In Step With" column in Parade magazine for almost twenty-five years.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fredrick on October 25, 2014

The author, a Marine himself, takes a look at why that special breed of men and women called Marines answer their countries call to place their lives in potential danger when the majority of Americans run from self-sacrifice and service to their country. He has interviewed Marines who have served ov......more

Goodreads review by Richard on March 11, 2025

Ver good anecdotal views on serious philosophical issues. Interesting remembrances of why individuals select or choose avenues of behavior. a comparison of why we behave and why we justify what we do.......more

Goodreads review by Doug on June 04, 2018

quick introductions to a few dozen Marines, when and where they fought. These little essays rarely actually discuss the topic question so the book was disappointing.......more

Goodreads review by Neil on October 17, 2015

This was an interesting book, despite not being what I expected. I thought it would be more of a ‘study’ or intensive look at the mindset behind why Marines fight. I thought it might be a discussion about what goes on in a Marine’s head, about the training. I think there is a more focused discussion......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on May 04, 2016

The Heart And The Fist by Eric Greitens The reason I wanted to read this book is that it had the navy seal insignia on it also it had an interesting title on it. The main character is Eric Greitens, this book takes us through China, Bosnian refugee camps,Rwanda,Bolivia,India, Duke, Chicago, Oxford,......more