- Mass Market Paperback: 503 pages
- Publisher: Jove Books (Sep 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0515104175
- ISBN-13: 978-0515104172
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.7 x 2.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 397,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Marine Corps fought during the turmoil of World War II. From the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to America's first counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal, "The Corps" series takes the reader through the experiences of the Corps during the war.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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W E B Griffin tells the story of men in combat as it really was. Full blown characters that one can emphasise with. Other series, such as Brotherhood of War, Men in Blue and Presidential Agent are not to be missed.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A stepping stone to later action...
1 Feb 2002
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This,the third volume in the Corps series,must be regarded as a convenient stepping stone to later episodes. We are introduced to sergeant/lieutenant Joe Howard , "big Steve" Oblensky, Charley Galloway , Jake Dillon , and a more vivid portrait off Jack NMI Stecker. Fleming Pickering emerges as a central character in the role of Frank Knox's "spy" in the Pacific. Flem Pickering is commissioned as a reserve Captain in the Navy , sent to be the eyes and ears of the Secretery of the Navy Australia , and becomes a friend of Douglas MacArthur. We also are introduced to Steve Koffler through an interplay with the series most detestable character , Robert Macklin , at Lakehurst Naval Air Station. The action centers on planning and execution of the invasion of Guadalcanal and Gavutu islands in the Solomon chain.
Overall the plot proceeds at a reasonable pace , but this volume is primarily setting up some of the later books through the Griffin trademarked character development. If one is a fan (as I am) of this genre , then this is an intresting "must read" even tho' it is one of the least exciting books in the Corps saga.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating
14 July 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This third book of The Corps series is not as good as the first two. I found it dragged a little at times, but then I'd just finished reading the magnificent new WWII novel "The Triumph and the Glory", which knocked me right on my___ it was so good, which isn't easy to do, I've been a round the block once or twice. Read ALL of Griffin's books. They are without compare for depth of knowledge of military issues (for a novelist).
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Not quite progressive enough
10 Oct 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am just now getting accquainted with Griffin's Corp series, and overall I think it is very good. This is the 3rd in the series, and actually didn't progress any in relation to time and history. Griffin instead used the same period of time from book II and further developed characters, historical events and relationships. While this is not all bad, I was hoping to have progressed further in the story at books end. All in all, still a good read, and I have now started book IV, so I guess he did manage to further reel me in. Enjoy!
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