| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 244 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue: a peculiar incident on Saipan, western tropical pacific, 1944 -- An unusual childhood: Shanghai, 1932 -- Japanese language immersion: Berkeley, California and Boulder, Colorado -- 1942-43 -- Combat training: Camp Elliott, and on to the Pacific, 1943 -- Adventures in Japanese language: New Zealand and Noumea, New Caledonia, 1943 -- First combat: Japanese surrender not an option on Tarawa, 1943 -- Between campaigns: Hawaii, 1943-1944 -- They didn't all commit suicide: the Japanese surrenders at Saipan, 1944 -- A human connection with the enemy: Tinian, 1944 -- Japanese language and WWII in retrospect: Boulder, 2002. |
| Summary |
An unusual account of a young American in combat in the Pacific during WWII, this book describes the experiences of a Marine language officer who was decorated for saving enemy lives, not taking them. He won the Bronze star for his unique service, winning the respect of his peers and countless Japanese for his successful efforts that resulted in the surrender of large numbers of enemy civilians and troops during the savage battles on Saipan and Tinian in 1944. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sheek, Bob, 1922-
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United States. Marine Corps -- Officers -- Biography.
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United States. Navy. Japanese Language School -- Alumni and alumnae.
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États-Unis. Marine Corps -- Officiers -- Biographies. |
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Sheek, Bob, 1922- |
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United States. Marine Corps |
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United States. Navy. Japanese Language School |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
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Translators -- United States -- Biography.
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Translating and interpreting -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.
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HISTORY -- Military -- World War II. |
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Armed Forces -- Officers |
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Military operations, Naval -- American |
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Translating and interpreting |
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Translators |
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Pacific Area |
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq |
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World War (1939-1945) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBbhpRH9XvjbDFXtxhb |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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History
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Personal narratives
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Meehl, Gerald A. One Marine's war. Annapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, ©2012 (DLC) 2011051957 |
| ISBN |
9781612510934 (electronic bk.) |
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1612510930 (electronic bk.) |
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1612510922 |
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9781612510927 |
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