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OverviewThis remarkably immediate memoir tells of the U.S. Army's essential role in the Pacific campaigns alongside the Navy and Marine Corps. America's sons, born in the first quarter of the 20th century, were forged in the twin crucibles of the Great Depression and World War II. The values and attitudes of these mostly idealistic young males ultimately sustained them in horrific trials against incredibly courageous, and often suicidally committed, Japanese soldiers blindly loyal to their superior officers and the Emperor.MacGregor graphically describes the dire Depression years of 1930s' America, when he grew up in Spokane, Washington. He then takes readers through the war years and the savage, face-to-face small-unit actions in the Mariana Islands, The Philippines, and Okinawa from 1944 to 1945. MacGregor's heart-felt account is comparable to such classic Pacific war memoirs as William Manchester's Good-bye Darkness and E.B. Sledge's With the Old Breed. Through These Portals also contains one of the most remarkable collections of combat photographs ever assembled, and the author's discussions of small-unit actions is exceptional. MacGregor's memoir is truly an infantryman's account of war at its worst, and individual soldiers at their best. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Wayne C. MacGregor Jr.Publisher: Washington State University Press Imprint: Washington State University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.417kg ISBN: 9780874222555ISBN 10: 0874222559 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 07 December 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews[MacGregor's account] deserves a wide readership, especially among those who do not know the horrific details of infantry warfare. --Pacific Northwest Quarterly A well-written, balanced, and engaging history of U.S. Army's 77th Infantry Division combat operations told by a participant serving in the lower ranks. --The Journal of Military History Author InformationWayne MacGregor lives with his wife in Grangeville, Idaho, where he has practiced law for the past 50 years. He is a decorated 77th Division infantryman. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |