“The Japs were still coming at us, and I rolled over from one gun to the other, firing them as fast as they could be loaded. Hell in the Pacific is a revisionist examination of that conflict, tracing the use of horrific torture and propaganda, not only by the Japanese but, controversially, by the Americans and the Allies as well. Soon after I got back, a runner came in and told me that at the emplacements on the right, Japs had broken through . Sledge (With the Old Breed) narrate the same events, they couldn't be told in more different ways. Ambrose was also the former vice president of the National WWII Museum and led … The work is about the day to day struggles of enlisted men instead of high ranking officers. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. He chronicles his personal interactions, observations, and painful losses of friends and comrades, as well as historical overviews of events that were unknown to individual Marines at the time they were hitting the beaches, and fighting for ev. Hugh Ambrose was a noted historian and was a consultant on the documentary Price for Peace, for which Steven Spielberg and Stephen Ambrose were the Executive Producers.He was a consultant to his father on his books, and served as the historical consultant on HBO®'s The Pacific miniseries. This was another super interesting point of view of the War. This book also is useful to anyone who wants to learn more about what the individual Japanese soldiers and Marines endured through training and the Pacific War. A no-holds-barred, brutally frank memoir about one Marine’s life on the front lines—and the sacrifices, suffering, and raw courage of the men in foxholes, locked in mortal combat with an enemy sworn to fight to the death. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. This is a first hand account of Jim "Mac" McEnery's combat experiences with the 1st Marine Division on Gualdalcanal, New Britain, and Pelelieu. Only 8 left in stock (more on the way). I think Sledge's book was a tad better, but this one is quite good as well. It never comes across as bragging. John Boorman's Hell in the Pacific is a minimalist almost-masterpiece, pitting two of the twentieth century's most legendary actors against each other in an acting tour de force. Pfc./Cpl. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His story shows the courage, suffering, and sacrifices made to defend themselves from the Japanese soldiers, who would gladly die for their beliefs. Author Jim McEnery and his rifle company K/3/5 fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War. . He describes the horrors without being too graphic or dwelling on them. Such a good book. This book had enough background to give you a feeling he was more than just a Marine and who he was and where he came from. Be the first to ask a question about Hell in the Pacific. Directed by John Boorman. Add to Watchlist. In the tradition of E.B. transcribed and polished interviews with his 92-year-old subject.Few will object to the result. McEnery for your dedication and brave service to our great nation, and to let you and Bill Sloan know that you did a wonderful job writing this book! We left six dead Japs on the trail. . Reviews 2 user. While Sledge didn't join the unit until preparations were being made for Peleliu, McEnery began earlier and fought on Guadalcanal and Gloucester. Another super book written by the guys that were there, felt the pain, smelled the death and watched their friends die in front of them in the most brutal conflict in the history of civilization. Hell in the Pacific (2001) Part 3 - Armageddon.mp4 download 145.1M Hell in the Pacific (2001) Part 4 - Apocalypse.mp4 download Also, the Flashbacks of the battles really made me feel like I was in the battle while I was reading it. . Start by marking “Hell in the Pacific: A Marine Rifleman's Journey From Guadalcanal to Peleliu” as Want to Read: Error rating book. A MARINE RIFLEMAN’S VIVID, BRUTALLY CANDID MEMOIR OF LIFE AND DEATH ON THEFRONT LINES OF WORLD WAR II IN THE PACIFIC Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! Excellent book about how intense the Pacific war in WW 2 was in many ways more intense and horrible than the Euoropean theatre or current wars. McENERY’S RIFLE COMPANY—the legendary K/3/5 of the First Marine Division, made famous by the HBO miniseries The Pacific—fought in some of the most ferocious battles of the war. FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. We all thought our end had come. A worthy addition for anyone interested in K/3/5 in its first three campaigns in the Pacific. View production, box office, & company info IMDb's Spring Movie Preview. A blend of personal observation, as recalled decades later, with commentary on history that he could never have known at the time. It is told in an easy format from an enlisted man's viewpoint. Lean fast reading account of a USMC infantryman who served in the Island hopping battles in the Pacific. Jim's account of the Pacific theater in WWII is fantastic. An excellent read none the less. We all need to appreciate what he and many others have done for our country. Jim McEnery, part of the legendary K/3/5 of the First Marine Division, shares his experiences through some of the most ferocious battles of World War 2. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. During World War II, an American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain are deserted on a small uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. The book illuminates the war service of legendary marines such as EB Sledge and John Basilone, the inhumanity of being a POW of the IJA and the air war over the Pacific. The war in the Pacific was not just between Japan and America; it was also Britain's forgotten war and one of the dirtiest conflicts in living memory. Happy Women's History Month! Beginning at Guadalcanal and continuing through Cape Gloucester and Peleliu, McEnery and his fellow Marines fought against a … Stealing from the IMDB Alternate Version notes: Hell in the Pacific, by Jim McEnery with Bill Sloan is a very good and accurate first-hand account first person view of a Marine rifleman’s memoir of life and death on the front lines of the war in the pacific. by Simon Schuster. Such a good book. The American, whose plane it recently came from, watches him salvage the kit and confronts him on the beach. Welcome back. 38 reviews. We were really pinned down. Altogether we got rid of 26,000 rounds.” More”, Fighting the Devil: A True Story of Consuming Passion, Deadly Poison, and Murder, The Rain Snake: A True Story of Love, Faith and Trust, Power, Sister! . The book has several places where you can tell his writer convinced him to change wording and other places where he obviously held fast to his way of saying it. . I really enjoyed this book. It covers his early life before the war, his military training, the challenges of living conditions in a war zone, and the brutal realities of staying alive during battle. Hell in the Pacific . I think it is great that he has taken the time to give us his memories. Hell-hole of the Pacific book. A solid first-hand account of the author's experiences as a U.S. Marine during WWII. The book has several places where you can tell his writer convinced him to change wording and other places where he obviously held fast to his way of saying it. After that I came back to my own guns, grabbed one of them, and told the crew to follow me. Just like listening to a grandpa tell stories of what happened in a war. Refresh and try again. With Lee Marvin, Toshirô Mifune. Audiobooks > Biography & Autobiography > Military > Hell in the Pacific: A Marine Rifleman's Journey from Guadalcanal to Peleliu. In searing detail, the author takes us back to Guadalcanal, where American forces first turned the tide against the Japanese; Cape Gloucester, where 1,300 Marines were killed or wounded; and bloody … Hell in the Pacific, by Jim McEnery with Bill Sloan is a very good and accurate first-hand account first person view of a Marine rifleman’s memoir of life and death on the front lines of the war in the pacific. . Jim McEnery, part of the legendary K/3/5 of the First Marine Division, shares his experiences through some of the most ferocious battles of World War 2. I've read several books by other former marines who were in the same division and this one dovetails with them nicely while adding another viewpoint. "Sledgehammer" Sledge is the main character ofthe Pacific miniseries. He retells his story in a believable way, it doesn't hurt that the story itself is very interesting. I always feel that the author is right there telling me his story. June 5th 2012 I also liked how the book was told from a soldiers perspective which gave a real feel for how the story was told. After the war, he moved to New Jersey and worked at Rutgers University until retirement. Digital products purchased from this site are sold by Simon & Schuster Digital Sales Inc. Don't miss our eBook deals starting at $0.99! If in doubt, buy it. McEnery was in the same unit as Eugene Sledge, author of With the Old Breed. Highly recommended. “While I fixed the jams on the other two guns up there, we started to set up. First hand account of a Marine's career that took him to Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu which were some of the worst fighting a person could live through. 'Enemy Mine' was based on a book by the same name, which itself was based on an older movie called 'Hell in the Pacific' (staring Lee Marvin and Toshirō Mifune; two excellent actors for that style of movie.) We’d love your help. In the main however the book covers the island campaigns of the marines as they traverse the Pacific covering the intense fighting on Guadalcanal, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. See full terms and conditions and this month's choices. 1 History 1.1 Heart Murmur 1.2 Enlisting in the Marines 1.3 Meeting the Veterans 1.4 Peleliu 1.4.1 Bloody Nose Ridge 1.5 Pavuvu 1.6 Okinawa 1.7 Back in Mobile 1.8 Later Life 1.9 Death 2 Personality and Traits 3 Gallery Eugene Sledge was born on November 4, 1923 and grew up at … Verified Purchase. There, they must cease their hostility and cooperate if they want to survive, but will they? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Jim's account of the Pacific theater in WWII is fantastic. “We kept firing and drove them back, but our ammunition was getting low,” he said, “so I left the guns and started running to the next outfit to get some more. God Bless America and our troops!!! This was a quick read. (And too much of a downer.) This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. “Nimitz turned for support to Admiral Ernest King, chief of naval operations, and they both advised MacArthur to forget his Rabaul campaign and relieve the First Marine Division “as soon as practicable.” In”, “earned fame and the Medal of Honor for the steel nerves and sheer guts he showed in turning back the Japs that night. The book makes me really want to get my grandpa's marine records, it's quite possible they fought together and my grandpa went through literally the exact same thing. What holds it back though, from being put in the first tier of such books (Tregaskis, Sledge, Leckie) is the somewhat folksy, awkward prose that occasionally reads like a cheesy detective novel. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between t. I would give this 4.5 stars if I could. My only complaint would be the occasional shift in voice indicative of his ghost writer. Must redeem within 90 days. One of the undisputedly good things about modern scholarship is that women’s history is finally getting its due.... To see what your friends thought of this book, Hell in the Pacific: A Marine Rifleman's Journey From Guadalcanal to Peleliu. Jim McEnery served in the 1st Marine Division’s famed K-3-5 rifle company in World War II and fought in three major campaigns against the Japanese. Book Cover Image (jpg): Hell in the Pacific, full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Publisher: Simon & Schuster (June 11, 2013). My grandfather didn’t always talk about his time in WWII, but this book made me think of him. I want to take this opportunity to thank you Sgt. This book covers the campaign in detail, and also the experiences of the men who fought for their lives on the black sands of Iwo Jima in one of the most savage battles of the Pacific War. Not even close to "with the old breed". The Japanese soldier suddenly discovers a military plane crash kit near his camp. 20 New Books on Women’s History. “Hell In The Pacific”(1968)Director: John BoormanSoundtrack: Lalo SchifrinCast: Toshiro Mifune, Lee Marvin. Eugene B. Overall, a good book full of information; it … This is an excellent account of a Marine rifleman's account of the campaigns on Guadalcanal though Peleliu during World War II. If I was still teaching history I would put it on the reading list for my students. . I was carrying the machine gun by the tripod. After aggressive gestures from both men, the American notices that the Japanese has a small reservoir of drinking water and makes a dash to drink some, but is run off into th… I have great respect and admiration for Mr. McEnery. A no-holds-barred, brutally frank memoir about one Marine’s life on the front lines—and the sacrifices, suffering, and raw courage of the men in foxholes, locked in mortal combat with an enemy sworn to fight to the death. It's very easy to feel as though you're sitting there listening to him as you read this. I loved the book Hell in the Pacific I thought it was an excellent military book that kept me wanting to read more and more. I just love military memoirs. Although his story and the story of E.B. Bill Sloan tells it the way he saw it without glorification or pontification. 49min | Documentary | TV Series (2001– ) Episode Guide. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between the two, but the change in tone is still perceptible. He retells his story in a believable way, it doesn't hurt that the story itself is very interesting. and the guns were jammed. The original movie did have an alternate ending that was changed due to being too abrupt. . Featuring just two characters, almost no dialogue, and even less plot exposition, John Boorman's early career highlight Hell in the Pacific (1968) has aged exceptionally well during the last five decades. During World War II, a shot-down American pilot and a marooned Japanese navy captain find themselves stranded on the same small uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. A solid first-hand account of the author's experiences as a U.S. Marine during WWII. “I took off up the trail to see what happened. It covers his early life before the war, his military training, the challenges of living conditions in a war zone, and the brutal realities of staying alive during battle. Free eBook offer available to NEW US subscribers only. He tells what it was like during Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. Add a Plot » Added to Watchlist. Jim was Lucky to Live Thru WW-II, and I'm glad to Read His Story. It's always good to find a WWII first hand account, sadly there will be a day in the near future where that's not going to be possible. Following war logic, each time the crafty Japanese devises something useful, he guards it to deny its use to the Yank, who then steals it, its proceeds or the idea and/or ruins it. A little long in the tooth at moments but a great historical perspective of the amount of lose associated with World War 2 and the Pacific Theatre. “Some Japs would sneak through the lines and behind us. Director: John Boorman ***** Stars: Lee Marvin, Toshirô Mifune.No copyright infringement intended, am just giving people a snippet of a wonderful movie. The two characters are from opposing combatant countries and their struggle to survive each other, their isolation on a deserted island in the Pacific and language barrier finally leads to the realization that in order to survive and escape isolation they must work together. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. As he states, he wrote this book because he doesn't want Americans of the 21st century to forget what happened...he wants the memory of those tragic times and terrible places to live forever. The personal observation was not particularly trenchant either. Up the trail we went. © 2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Start by marking “Hell and High Water in the Pacific: The Story of the USS Lowry, DD 770” as Want to Read: Want to Read saving… This item: Hell in the Pacific: A Marine Rifleman's Journey From Guadalcanal to Peleliu by Jim McEnery Paperback $17.00. Bullets were smacking into the sandbags. 4 episodes. It is a well-told story of a brave man who shuns the label of "hero," yet risked his life and faced every danger in some of the fiercest fighting of the war. " A handsome, hardcover volume with dozens of photos, color illustrations, maps, and four appendices, Hell in the Pacific is a superb achievement that is unlikely to be surpassed but is likely to be regarded as the definitive account of that costly and heroic battle. His story shows the courage, suffering, and sacrifices made. He passed away in September 2012. Take a look ahead at all the major movie releases coming to theaters and streaming this season. Find books like Hell in the Pacific: A Marine Rifleman's Journey From Guadalcanal to Peleliu from the world’s largest community of readers. It was an honor to read this man's story. It is written as if it was a grandpa telling old war stories. "-Mason B. Webb, WWII History (November 2008) An interesting first person account of the terrible conditions Marines in the WWII Pacific campaign had to deal with. This unforgettable portrait of men at war is a chronicle of the sacrifices, suffering, and raw courage of those in the foxholes, locked in mortal combat with an implacable enemy. An interesting book, as are pretty much all first-hand reports of soldiers who have seen action. First hand account of a Marine's career that took him to Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu which were some of the worst fighting a person could live through. 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