The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II

The Mosquito Bowl tells the story of a group of outstanding college football players who joined the Marines during World War II. The book recounts their lives, families, and the brutal training and battles they endured, culminating in the bloody fight for Okinawa, where many of them did not survive.

Bissinger combines sports and military history to deliver a vivid portrait of college football before and during WWII, and provides illuminating insights into Marine history and the Pacific war.

The narrative highlights the courage and sacrifice of these young men and explores the broader context of American values and the politics of the war.