One of the most epic battles performances in the history of warfare; was performed during the first five months of the Korean War. This book focuses on those first five months and tells the story of the Marines who fought through them. The books story centers around the recollections of one Marine as he tells the story of a platoon of Mud Marines; moving from the peacetime Marine Corps to a wartime Marine Corps; that would dispatch them on an expedition that would take them on a journey through a hell of fire and ice; to write one of the proudest pages in the history of The Marine Corps.
#25390 in Books RMT 2016-11-01 2016-11-01Format: UnabridgedOriginal language:English 9.10 x .90 x 6.20l; 1.00 #File Name: 1629131555199 pages
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125 of 131 people found the following review helpful. Confusion between abridged and unabridged version of the original book on Desmond Doss; The Unlikeliest HeroBy Jeanie A.There seems to be some confusion on which book is the unabridged version and the basis for the Mel Gibson movie; "Hacksaw Ridge."Redemption at Hacksaw Ridge (hardback) is a much expanded; reedited edition of the original The Unlikeliest Hero; which went out of print in 1967. The new edition contains nearly three times as many pictures; a new Foreword; and Epilogue tracing Desmond's life after the war and his recovery from wounds and tuberculosis.Hero at Hacksaw Ridge (paperback) has the same Hacksaw Ridge poster cover; but it is an abridged version.Jeanie L Allen; PR/Social Media Consultant | Desmond Doss Council55 of 55 people found the following review helpful. Inspiring storyBy GaryAs a Christian and retired USAF medic; I was intrigued when I saw the trailer for the movie Hacksaw Ridge. I had just learned about Desmond Doss' exploits from another book and had to see the movie. It brought tears to my eyes the brutality that was suffered on both sides and the caring; motivated drive that kept Doss going. Naturally I wanted to learn more so I picked up this book and read it in two days. The story was captivating and inspiring that faith can lead a person to achieve incredible heights! Now I see that as he feared; the movie took creative license to make it more spectacular. If they'd have stuck to this book; it would have been the same result. Read this book a get the true picture!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent true story of heroism as well as obedience to ...By Daniel L. ShadoinExcellent true story of heroism as well as obedience to one's faith. Something not seen nowadays....at least not very often. A very quick and easy read. The type of book you can't put down once you start reading it.
