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" For anyone who knows friends or had family members that fought in the Pacific in WWII; this book may help explain why the never liked to talk about their experiences. "
- Chris, 2/19/2014
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" This was a sad story - but a story the needed to be told. It really made me understand the War in the Pacific a lot better - despite the fact that I've been studying World War II for the past 25 years. "
- Jeffrey, 2/12/2014
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" This book is horrific. A tale of courage and craziness during the fighting in and around Japan via WWII. This book is not for the faint of heart (I could probably read this during certain parts of my life and would prefer not to read it during others). Intense. "
- Ashley, 2/8/2014
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" Very well written, interesting book covering the background lives of soldiers engaged in Iwo Jima near the end of WWII. "
- Craig, 2/1/2014
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" Pretty graphic,but stories about WWII I have never heard before. "
- Carollee, 1/30/2014
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" I wish every American who views WWII with simplistic patriotism would read this book. It is incredibly thought provoking and drives home a relatively simple point: that in most ways war has no real winners. "
- Brent, 1/28/2014
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" The actual story of the airmen was not the best part, but I found the reasons behind the war and the insight into Japanese thinking at the time most interesting. "
- Aiden, 1/25/2014
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" I usually like WWII books, but this one was so sad and descriptive that I could barely stomach it. There were times (while I was listening on my way to work) that I thought I would lose my breakfast. So sad to see the results of such evil! "
- Julia, 1/14/2014
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" James Bradley gives a thorough history of all that led up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and what the the Flyboys of the Pacific went through during the war. A little gory at times. "
- Ms., 1/13/2014
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" This book made me see WWII from an entirely different perspective than what I learned in history class, and for that reason alone, I highly recommend it. It's a very rough and horrifying book -- not for the faint of heart. "
- deLille, 12/13/2013
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" A great epic. Bradley provides just enough historical background to put you in the cockpit of some true American heroes. "
- Matt, 12/11/2013
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" Best WWII book I have read. "
- Ted, 12/9/2013
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" I was intrigued and interested the entire book. I am not a non-fiction fan, but this mostly read like fiction and is an amazing testament to what our soldiers endure in the name of freedom. "
- Kimberly, 11/27/2013
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" Who knew what a true war hero George H.W. Bush was. Shame on politicians who tried to disparage what he did. "
- Scot, 5/16/2013
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" a very tragic read of the war between the Japanese and Americans. I really appreciate what George H.W. Bush went through along with his war heros. "
- Wendy, 5/7/2013
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" Possibly the best book I have ever read. "
- Dallas, 2/21/2013
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" listened to abridged version - learned a lot - most of it not good. May not be suitable for 8th grade library. "
- Margaret, 11/25/2012
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" This is a historical account off the war against Japan, of which makes parts of the book hard to read. But this is real History, and should be read, less the world forget! "
- Robert, 4/14/2012
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" this book covers so much history from japan that it's one of the most eye opening books I have ever read. "
- Heath, 2/21/2012
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" A riveting tale of brutal warfare in the Pacific during WWII. "
- Gregp, 1/20/2012
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" This was a hard read, but well worth it. War does horrible things to ordinary people. Doesn't seem to matter what side you're on. "
- Justjoe22, 12/28/2011
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" great History of lost pilots of world war two and their stories of heroism and sacrifice. reads much like a novel "
- Lou, 12/11/2011
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" Excellent account of WWII more from the Japanese point of view.
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- Dori, 5/22/2011
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" What the horrors of war are, no one can imagine.
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- Zack, 5/20/2011
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" Bradley has a way with delivering historical events. He was very descriptive in what happened to these boys who took part in WWII.
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- Jennifer, 5/8/2011
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" Excellent book. Horrifying on the awful things we do to one another during war. Made me understand the Atomic bombings of Japan, which had caused me to feel shame and guilt for being a part of such a terrible act.
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- Bill, 4/17/2011
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" I could not actually finish it because it was so disturbing. But it really opened my eyes to the horror of war and dehumanization.
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- Shawn, 3/24/2011
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" This was a sad story - but a story the needed to be told. It really made me understand the War in the Pacific a lot better - despite the fact that I've been studying World War II for the past 25 years.
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- Jeffrey, 3/23/2011
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" Great story of our American Patriots. Great to hear both sides of the story, which we don't often get to find out about. Graphic detail grounded my thinking that War is an ugly thing, for everyone involved. I thank all our Veterans for their sacrifice!
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- Paulette, 2/20/2011
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" Who knew what a true war hero George H.W. Bush was. Shame on politicians who tried to disparage what he did.
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- Scot, 2/17/2011
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" This was an amazing book! I learned so much! I was awed and horrified all at the same time.
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- Mitzi, 2/15/2011
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" The clearest explanation of the Japanese soldier's mindset during WWII I have ever read. Makes you realize that a society can justify just about anything with proper indoctrination.
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- Brian, 2/14/2011
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