Ph. D. Richard B. Doss / PhDRichard BDoss
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
This book contains a true autobiographical story from the memory of a young United StatesMarine, who was both a depression baby and blessed to survive World War II.As the author points out, this largest of all wars came quickly to its bloody end when PresidentHarry Truman authorized dropping two A-bombs on Japan to force its surrender. Recounting hisdays as a boot-camp Private to engagements and court-martial at Saipan, to the battles of IwoJima and Okinawa, and on to the occupation of Japan, Doss tells us what World War II was likeand how he grew to respect the courage and patriotism of his fellow Americans.The author also reminds us that President Truman’s strategic decision to drop the A-bombscreated a compelling reason for avoiding more global wars. Doss’s story reminds us of manyother implications, both personal and societal, including especially why war can be a win-winproposition when cultural differences and diplomacy fail to sustain peace.What Readers are Saying:'What a meaningful book about an important but too often forgotten part of 20thCentury history.'Quincy M. Hodge, ParentCommander, U. S. Navy (Retired)Senior Consultant, The Frontline Group'This book is a very real account of the wonder and horror our young men andwomen experienced where they left home in their youth and faced the reality ofwar in new, strange, and faraway places. They grew up fast.'Charles W. Hall, Parent and GrandparentPartner, Fulbright & Jaworski Law Firm
