10 libri per 10 euro qui
Bookbot

Johnnie Clark

    Questo autore approfondisce le profonde implicazioni psicologiche e morali della guerra, attingendo alla sua vasta esperienza nel 5° Reggimento Marine. La sua scrittura, spesso presente negli elenchi di lettura obbligatoria, penetra nel nucleo della vita militare e della psiche del combattente. Attraverso potenti narrazioni, scopre temi di cameratismo, sacrificio e l'impatto duraturo del conflitto armato. Le sue opere offrono uno sguardo crudo e inflessibile sulle realtà della battaglia.

    Gunner's Glory
    Guns Up!: A Firsthand Account of the Vietnam War
    • 2004

      Gunner's Glory

      Untold Stories of Marine Machine Gunners

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Warriors trained for battle face intense challenges and conflicts in a world where strength and skill determine survival. As they navigate their roles, themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of violence emerge, revealing the complexities of their lives. The narrative delves into their camaraderie and the personal sacrifices they make, highlighting the emotional and physical toll of their warrior existence. Through their journeys, the story explores the balance between duty and personal desires, creating a gripping tale of resilience and determination.

      Gunner's Glory
    • 2002

      "Guns up!" was the battle cry that sent machine gunners racing forward with their M60s to mow down the enemy, hoping that this wasn't the day they would meet their deaths. Marine Johnnie Clark heard that the life expectancy of a machine gunner in Vietnam was seven to ten seconds after a firefight began. Johnnie was only eighteen when he got there, at the height of the bloody Tet Offensive at Hue, and he quickly realized the grim statistic held a chilling truth.The Marines who fought and bled and died were ordinary men, many still teenagers, but the selfless bravery they showed day after day in a nightmarish jungle war made them true heroes. This new edition of Guns Up!, filled with photographs and updated information about those harrowing battles, also contains the real names of these extraordinary warriors and details of their lives after the war. The book's continuing success is a tribute to the raw courage and sacrifice of the United States Marines.

      Guns Up!: A Firsthand Account of the Vietnam War