Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. I read invasion diary several months ago so i was eager to read guadalcanal diary. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis librarything. Richard william tregaskis november 28, 1916 august 15, 1973 was an american journalist and author whose bestknown work is guadalcanal diary 1943, an account of just the first several weeks in august september 1942 of the u. Buy a cheap copy of guadalcanal diary book by richard tregaskis. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battles. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battles crucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all. Invasion diary by richard tregaskis, paperback barnes. Richard tregaskis, author, dead at 56 the new york times. Guadalcanal diary landmark books 0394862686 by tregaskis. After reading richard tregaskis description of what it was like for himself and for the marines who lived and fought in the terrible terrain and wretched conditions there, i knew i had to find out more about the theater of operations where wwii began and ended.
Gualdalcanal diary hardcover january 1, 1943 by richard tregaskis author. The direct literary ancestor of books of military reportage such as mark. Richard tregaskis audio books, best sellers, author bio. I found both books equally good in telling the story of us forces in combat. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read john f. He received the overseas press clubs george polk award in 1964 for firstperson reporting under hazardous circumstances.
Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, paperback barnes. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the pivotal monthslong battle there starting in 1942 tregaskis relates combat and conversation in an easily readable vernacular, citing the full. At the end of the book tregaskis provides a brief summary of the events which took place on guadalcanal between october 1942 and february 1943. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the pivotal monthslong battle there starting in 1942. Marine corps invasion of guadalcanal in the solomon islands during world war ii. Richard tregaskis 191673 was a noted correspondent and writer who reported on several wars, including the second world war and the korean and vietnam conflicts. Find guadalcanal diary landmark books 0394862686 by tregaskis, richard. On august 7, 1942, eleven thousand us marines landed on tulagi and guadalcanal islands in. Guadalcanal diary this celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battles. An onlocation news correspondent at the time, one of only two on guadalcanal, he lived alongside the soldiers. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis.
Richard tregaskis guadalcanal diary richard tregaskis history u. It was the first major allied offensive against japanese forces. Although tregaskis is present throughout the narrative as observer, his attention is almost. This book covers just the first two months of the guadalcanal campaign. Less than a year after landing with the us marines on guadalcanal island, journalist richard tregaskis joined the allied forces in sicily and italy. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Invasion diary by richard tregaskis 1st hardcover, 1944. Illustrated end papers with maps of the guadalcanal islands. Books by richard tregaskis author of guadalcanal diary. Buy guadalcanal diary 263 pages by richard tregaskis isbn. The principal focus of this war diary is on the people and events that shape the battle for guadalcanal. Invasion diary documents some of the fiercest fighting of world war ii, from bombing runs over rome to the defense of the salerno beachhead against heavy artillery fire to the fall of naples.
Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis volunteered to be there. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read guadalcanal diary. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, first edition. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis volunteered to. Tregaskis was 26 at the time, like a lot of folks on guadalcanal, he was eventually evacuated when he got sick.
Guadalcanal diary is a memoir written by war correspondent richard tregaskis and originally published by random house on january 1, 1943. Guadalcanal diary modern library war modern library pbk. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richard tregaskis books online. On august 7, 1942, eleven thousand us marines landed on tulagi and guadalcanal islands in the south pacific. Tregaskis did a very nice job on thissetting the standard for modern war correspondents. Add to watchlist people who viewed this item also viewed. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, 9780679640233, available at book depository with. Guadalcanal diary is a nonfiction diary of richard tregaskis s experience on guadalcanal as a news correspondent. Guadalcanal diary richard tregaskis 1955 random house.
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Until i encountered guadalcanal diary, i had only read books about wwii in europe. Guadalcanal diary richard tregaskis audiobook bookbeat. This was probably the most famous of his many war books, and it was soon adapted into a. Nov 15, 2016 guadalcanal diary ebook written by richard tregaskis. Though there are many and more recent books on this important battle, guadalcanal diary is combat reporting at its best. In the first american offensive of world war ii, tregaskis went ashore with the marines at guadalcanal on august 7, 1942 and stayed with them for the next six weeks while they fought for survival against the japanese. Richard tregaskis has 16 books on goodreads with 8259 ratings. Richard tregaskis was a journalist and author, best known for this book about guadalcanal. Guadalcanal diary landmark books by tregaskis, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was a volunteer, and knew what he was getting into, but still was up to the challenge of war. A superb eyewitness account of one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of world war ii mark bowden, author of black hawk down. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. After reading both books, my admiration for richard tregaskis as a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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