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Collector of WW2 Pacific Theater items......particularly those that have a "story" with them. This is living history to me and one of the things we as collectors can do is keep history alive long after the participants are gone. USMC and Japanese!
Location: United StatesMember since: 27 July 1999

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1963 Fleer #5 Willie Mays PSA 4 VG-EX San Francisco Giants
07 February 2025
Awesome item…looks even better up close!...
Awesome item…looks even better up close!
13 January 2009
The Pacific War as it really happened
As a former Marine, and having made several trips to tour WW2 Pacific battlefields and meet many of the veterans, this book intrigued me. I wanted to see how the author's view of the war coincided with the stories I heard from other 1st Division Marines, particularly regarding Peleliu. I spent 2 weeks on the Peleliu battlefield and know a little something about the terrain, the heat,and can envision what this Marine went through. In the book, he describes to perfection the horrors of the war, the frustrations and chaos of battle, and ultimately, the absolute pride he felt as a combat Marine. His reflections bare some of the untold failures of the US Command but also acknowledges that war itself is an "imperfect" machine. It tests each man.....some survive, some don't......and while he takes nothing away from those who were awarded decorations for gallantry, makes it clear that there are many, many men who deserve similar adulation but because of the fog and confusion of war, they are never recognized. The Marine rifleman is who ultimately carries the day and is the true hero. As a machine gunner, James Johnston was in the thick of each battle. He may not have had an overall, big picture view of the battle but that is the way each battle truly is....each man's world is the 50-100 yards around him. He fights not for country, mom, and apple pie but for the Marine on his left and right. He takes us through the horrors that were Peleliu and Okinawa, and gives us a great picture of what Pacific combat was all about. I was disappointed with the lack of pictures and that dropped it into the "good" category for me. Nevertheless, it was a great read and I put it right up there with many of the first person accounts of key Pacific battles I have read. If you enjoy reading about fellow Marines and their slant on the training and politics of the Corps you will enjoy this book also.
13 July 2008
Great addition to the original movie "Hell to Eternity"
For anyone who liked the original movie biography of Guy Gabaldon, "Hell to Eternity", this is a must have, in my opinion. This is a detailed bio on Guy and gives us a much better picture of who he was and what the "real story" was vs the Hollywood version starring Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, and Vic Damone. There is a good amount of recent video of Guy talking about his accomplishments and letting us get a better feel for what he looked like and felt. I would have liked more specific stories from him on his experiences in Saipan but then again, I can't get enough of WW2 Pacific history. The movie didn't dodge the controversy regarding him being slighted for the Medal of Honor because of his Hispanic background and in fact, made a real case for him receiving it. Once you understand the full scope of his accomplishments in extremely dangerous combat conditions, it is hard to argue that he shouldn't have been awarded the MOH. Some good footage, although, as usual, they had clips from other Pacific battles when describing the Saipan campaign....I guess figuring that most who view wouldn't notice. All in all, I loved it....it showed pictures of Guy growing up, his time on "This is Your Life" with Ralph Edwards, and a number of interviews with the people who knew him through the whole process. I was most impressed by his CO on Saipan and his take on the bravery of Gabaldon. It was he that named Guy the "Pied Piper of Saipan".
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