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Guadalcanal Diary

Book • 1943
Guadalcanal Diary is a firsthand account of the pivotal battle for Guadalcanal, where Tregaskis embedded with the U.S.

Marine Corps during the early stages of the campaign.

The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life on the front lines, offering insights into the daily struggles and heroic actions of the soldiers.

Originally published in 1943, it became a classic of World War II literature.

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Dan Carlin
as a source for firsthand accounts from the Guadalcanal campaign.
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Show 65 - Supernova in the East IV
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Jocko Willink
to illustrate a point about leadership and dealing with fear in combat.
317: Self-Reliance, Self-Control, and Initiative. What We Learn from "Infantry Squad Leader: Combat Leadership" Manual

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