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Islands of the Damned

A Marine at War in the Pacific

By: R.V. Burgin,Bill Marvel

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Islands of the Damned

A Marine at War in the Pacific

By: R.V. Burgin,Bill Marvel

A remarkable eyewitness account of the most brutal combat of the Pacific War, from Peleliu to Okinawa, this is the true story of R.V. Burgin, the real-life World War II Marine Corps hero featured in HBO®'s The Pacific. “Read his story and marvel at the man...and those like him.”—Tom Hanks When a young Texan named R.V. Burgin joined the Marines 1942, he never imagined what was waiting for him a world away in the Pacific. There, amid steamy jungles, he encountered a ferocious and desperate enemy in the Japanese, engaging them in some of the most grueling and deadly fights of the war. In this remarkable memoir, Burgin reveals his life as a special breed of Marine. Schooled by veterans who had endured the cauldron of Guadalcanal, Burgin’s company soon confronted snipers, repulsed jungle ambushes, encountered abandoned corpses of hara-kiri victims, and warded off howling banzai attacks as they island-hopped from one bloody battle to the next. In his two years at war, Burgin rose from a green private to a seasoned sergeant, fighting from New Britain through Peleliu and on to Okinawa, where he earned a Bronze Star for valor. With unforgettable drama and an understated elegance, Burgin’s gripping narrative stands alongside those of classic Pacific chroniclers like Robert Leckie and Eugene Sledge—indeed, Burgin was even Sledge’s platoon sergeant. Here is a deeply moving account of World War II, bringing to life the hell that was the Pacific War.

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Islands of the Damned

A Marine at War in the Pacific

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The Rv Rating Book

1996 Models

By: RV Consumer Group

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The Rv Rating Book

1996 Models

By: RV Consumer Group

A complete reference book rating recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes) for the current model year. Over 3,000 models sorted by brand, type, length & use classification (vacation, RV trekking, snowbird, full-time). Models rated for safety durability & value. The safety rating represents the average handling characteristics of the RV when traveling on the highway & its ability to respond to driver commands. Weight, size, payload & wheelbase are primary factors for motor homes. Weight, size, payload, axle capacity & hitch weight percentages are primary factors for travel trailers. The durability rating is based upon the number of defects found in new & used RVs of any particular brand. The value rating is based upon the durability rating weighted by the safety rating & staff appraisals when considering the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Easy-to-read information in chart-like fashion. 8.5 X 11 comb-bound. Published annually. Also available in sections - motor homes on travel trailers @ $38.00 each. Call publisher for information & look for the 2nd edition of HOW TO BUY AN RV WITHOUT GETTING RIPPED OFF, coming soon. The RV Consumer Group is a nonprofit organization, not affiliated with the RV industry. Order from Quill Publishing, P.O. Box 490, Quilcene, WA 98376, 360-765-3843, FAX: 360-765-3233.

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Rv Consumer Group

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1884046592

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9781884046599

The RV Rating Book

1992-1996 Models: with the Language of RVing

By: J. D. Gallant,Rv Consumer Group

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The RV Rating Book

1992-1996 Models: with the Language of RVing

By: J. D. Gallant,Rv Consumer Group

A complete reference book, rating recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes) for the current model year & selected models from 1992. Approximately 10,000 models sorted by brand, type, length, & use classification (vacation, RV trekking, snowbird, full-time). Models rated for safety, durability & value. The safety rating represents the average handling characteristics of the RV when traveling on the highway & its ability to respond to driver commands. Weight, size, payload, & wheelbase are primary factors for motor homes. Weight, size, payload, axle capacity, & hitch weight percentages are primary factors for travel trailers. The durability rating is based upon the number of defects found in new & used RV's of any particular brand. The value rating is based upon the durability rating weighted by the safety rating & staff appraisals when considering the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Easy-to-read information in chart-like fashion. Includes expanded glossary. 8.5 x 11 perfect bound. Published annually. The RV Consumer Group is a nonprofit organization, not affiliated with the RV industry. Order from Quill Publishing, PO Box 490, Quilcene, WA 98376. Tel. 360-765-3843, Fax 360-765-3233.

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1884046622

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RV Rating Book

1999 Models with the Language of RVing with

By: J. D. Gallant,RV Consumer Group

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1999 Models with the Language of RVing with

By: J. D. Gallant,RV Consumer Group

A complete reference book rating brands & models of motor homes, travel trailer coaches, travel trailer fifth wheels, fold-down trailers & slide-in campers. Models sorted by brand, type, length & use classification (vacation, RV trekking, snowbird, full-time) & are rated by highway safety, durability & value. The safety rating represents the average handling characteristics of the RV when traveling on the highway & its ability to respond to driver commands. Weight, size, payload & wheelbase are primary factors for motor homes. The durability rating is based upon the number of defects found in any particular brand. The value rating is based on the depreciation factor. Star ratings included. Easy-to-read information in chart-like fashion. Includes extensive glossary. 8-1/2 x 11 perfect bound. RV Consumer Group is a nonprofit organization, not affiliated with the RV industry. Prepaid orders 40% discount plus $6 s/h. Order from RV Consumer Group, PO Box 520, Quilcene, WA 98376; 800-405-3325 or 360-765-3846, Fax 360-765-3233; e-mail: orders@rv.org; website: www.rv.org.

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1890049085

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