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This Is Guadalcanal The Original Combat Photography
This Is Guadalcanal The Original Combat Photography
Author: William S. Butler and L. D. Keeney
Condition: New
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On August 7, 1942, American Marines waded ashore on Guadalcanal and plunged into six months of brutal, close‑quarters fighting; this book assembles original combat photography that records that struggle—jungle warfare, disease, and relentless Japanese resistance—capturing how men, ships, carriers and planes turned a precarious campaign into a decisive Allied victory that helped shift momentum in the South Pacific. Taken from the air, at sea and on land, these candid wartime images deliver a frontline, eyewitness perspective that strips away myth and reveals the visceral reality behind the campaign often evoked in film, notably inspiring Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line.
This Is Guadalcanal: The Original Combat Photography, compiled by William S. Butler and L. D. Keeney (ISBN13: 9780688170813), is notable for its rarely seen, original combat photographs and firsthand visual documentation rather than scholarly narrative—making it a sought‑after reference and collectible for history enthusiasts, researchers, and collectors seeking primary photographic evidence of the Guadalcanal campaign.
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Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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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.
