Battleground Book IV in the Saga of the Corps

Book identification

Title: Battleground
Series: The Corps (Saga of the Corps), Book IV
Author: W. E. B. Griffin
Publisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons (Putnam)
Book type: Historical novel; World War II military fiction



Theater(s) of war

Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO)



Operations and campaigns




Main nations involved

United States (Allies) – U.S. Marine Corps focus
Japan / Imperial Japanese forces (Axis partner) – adversary in the Pacific campaign



Military focus / branches

United States Marine Corps
Ground combat operations of the U.S. Marines in the Pacific
Amphibious and island campaign context in WWII (Marine operations on and around Guadalcanal)



Content characteristics

Character-driven military fiction set within historically accurate WWII background (Saga of the Corps)
Focus on Marine officers and enlisted personnel in combat and staff roles
Emphasis on unit dynamics, command decisions, and the experience of Marines in early Pacific war



Weapons / vehicles

Small arms and standard WWII Marine Corps equipment are implied by the Guadalcanal ground-combat setting, but specific weapon or vehicle models are not named in accessible summaries; no particular tank, aircraft, ship class, or weapon can be verified as central to this volume from available sources.



Historical figures

Public summaries for this specific volume do not identify any named real-world generals or political leaders as major on-page characters; focus is on fictional Marine characters within a historical framework.



Topical / descriptive keywords for cataloging

World War II
WWII Pacific Theater
Guadalcanal campaign
U.S. Marine Corps
United States Marines – fiction
Military historical fiction
War novel
Ground combat operations – Pacific
Amphibious warfare context – Pacific islands
Allied forces vs. Japan
Unit cohesion and command in wartime
Officer–enlisted relations in combat units
Early U.S. offensive operations against Japan in WWII
Series: The Corps / Saga of the Corps



Possible library / collection classification tags

Genre: Historical fiction; Military fiction
Subject: World War, 1939–1945 – Campaigns – Pacific Area
Subject: United States. Marine Corps – Fiction
Subject: Soldiers – United States – Fiction
Subject: Guadalcanal, Battle of, 1942–1943 – Fiction

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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.

Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.

Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.

Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.

Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.