This book is an accurate true account of one Marine's experience while assigned to the 1st Marine Division during WWII. It should be required reading for anyone who has an interest in history and the USMC in WW2. It follows one man's entire experience from the beginning to the end of the war. The author (the actual Marine who wrote this book) also has an excellent sense of humor. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. This is the first review I have ever written.