Patricia G. (gaphsold) reviewed Crisis in the Pacific : The Battles for the Philippine Islands by the Men Who Fought Them on + 4 more book reviews
Although lengthy this is an awesome story of the battle for the Philippines. Reading the words of those who were actually there removes this book from the "standard textbook history" but also makes the book a little 'choppy' in the storytelling. Well worth the four months that it took me to read it.
Barry H. reviewed Crisis in the Pacific : The Battles for the Philippine Islands by the Men Who Fought Them on + 3 more book reviews
Excellent first hand account of men who fought in the Pacific. You could feel their trembling in harsh, bloody battles. And all they had were their combat mates. The fighting was real, the outcomes were gruesome, bloody but filled with relief as they made it through. ... I would like to have read more of the naval aspects of the various battles on the sea. I give this book a 9 out of 10 for lack of naval battles
