Books by and/or about the US Marines
Discover the best books by and about the US Marines, from Leon Uris’s classic *Battle Cry* to James Bradley’s *Flags of Our Fathers*. Explore gripping fiction and in-depth history, including titles like *Once an Eagle* and *Fields of Fire*, in this curated reading list for military history buffs and Marine Corps enthusiasts.
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Battle Cry
by Leon Uris
Battle Cry is the riveting Marine epic by the bestselling author of such classics as Trinity and Exodus. Originally published in 1953, Leon Uris's Battle Cry is the raw and exciting story of men at war from a legendary American author. This is the story of enlisted men – Marines – at the beginning of World War II. They are a rough–and–ready tangle of guys from America's cities and farms and reservations. Led by a tough veteran sergeant, these soldiers band together to emerge as part of one of the most elite fighting forces in the world. With staggering realism and detail, we follow them into intense battles – Guadalcanal and Tarawa – and through exceptional moments of camaraderie and bravery. Battle Cry does not extol the glories of war, but proves itself to be one of the greatest war stories of all time.
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Flags of Our Fathers
by James Bradley
Chronicles one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, focusing on the men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima
