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First offensive is a detailed account of the Marine's offensive during the Battle for Guadalcanal during WWII. The victory in the battle for the Allied forces is the turning point of the war. I know very little about the Pacific Theater of Operation, one that I hope to remedy. Although, I probably shouldn't have started with this book, or any specific battle, I am glad I did. This was an interesting, straightforward account of the battle.
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