Richard tregaskis has 17 books on goodreads with 10174 ratings. Tregaskis most renowned book, guadalcanal diary, recorded his experiences with the marines on guadalcanal. Marines struggle to regain control of guadalcanal and the solomon islands from the japanese crucial battles during world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general. One of only two onlocation news correspondents, he lived alongside the soldiers. The principal focus of this war diary is on the people and events that shape the battle for guadalcanal. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to. Buy a cheap copy of guadalcanal diary book by richard tregaskis. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, first edition abebooks. As the jacket of the books first edition noted, this is a new chapter in the story of the united states marines. Landing with the marines in august 1942, he was a forerunner of todays embedded reporters. This book covers just the first two months of the guadalcanal campaign. Marine corps invasion of guadalcanal in the solomon islands during world war ii.
Savo the incredible naval debacle off guadalcanal book richard newcomb 1st ed. See all books authored by richard tregaskis, including guadalcanal diary, and john f. May 30, 2000 i read invasion diary several months ago so i was eager to read guadalcanal diary. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to. On august 7, 1942, eleven thousand us marines landed on tulagi and guadalcanal islands in. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the pivotal monthslong battle there starting in 1942. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadal. K4 by tregaskis, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Guadalcanal diary ebook written by richard tregaskis.
Tregaskis did a very nice job on thissetting the standard for modern war correspondents. He received the overseas press clubs george polk award in 1964 for firstperson reporting under hazardous circumstances. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military. Writer and correspondent richard tregaskis covered world war ii, korea and vietnam from a frontline perspective. Because it was written by a crack newspaperman, who knew how to do his job. Guadalcanal diary memoir written by war correspondent. He remains best known for his first book, guadalcanal diary. Tregaskis remains best known today for his landmark guadalcanal diary, but that book covered only one small chapter of his reporting from the front lines. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. At the end of the book tregaskis provides a brief summary of the events which took place on guadalcanal between october 1942 and february 1943. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battles.
You are bidding on a 1955 edition of the 1943 classic guadacanal diary, by richard tregaskis. Jul 31, 2020 guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis. Books by richard tregaskis author of guadalcanal diary. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, unknown edition. Start reading guadalcanal diary on your kindle in under a minute. Richard tregaskis 19161973 was a journalist and awardwinning author best known for guadalcanal diary 1943, his bestselling chronicle of the us marine. Compra tu kindle aqui, or download a free kindle reading app. Nov 15, 2016 richard tregaskis 19161973 was a journalist and awardwinning author best known for guadalcanal diary 1943, his bestselling chronicle of the us marine corps invasion of the solomon islands during world war ii. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, first edition. Guadalcanal diary memoir written by war correspondent richard. When you buy books using these links the internet archive may earn a small commission. Jul 15, 2000 discover book depositorys huge selection of richard tregaskis books online.
Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis hardcover, 1955 landmark books. Tregaskis, a reporter during world war ii for the international news service, was sixfeet, seveninches tall tall enough to be an observation. F guadalcanal diary modern library war read online details. Book overview this celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that continues to fascinate us all, and to military history in general.
This previously owned, hardback exlibrary book is in good condition. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Tregaskis was 26 at the time, like a lot of folks on guadalcanal, he was eventually evacuated when he got sick. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, 1943, random house edition, in english. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Jun 01, 2000 guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, 9780679640233, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Published by random house books for young readers 1984 isbn 10. After reading both books, my admiration for richard tregaskis as a war correspondent has grown immensely. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis. Unlike some of those on guadalcanal in the fall of 1942, richard tregaskis volunteered to be there. Guadalcanal diary is a memoir written by war correspondent richard tregaskis and originally published by random house on january 1, 1943. Richard tregaskis 19161973 was a journalist and awardwinning author best known for guadalcanal diary 1943, his bestselling chronicle of the us marine corps invasion of the solomon islands during world war ii. Nov 28, 2020 the marines that he wrote about on guadalcanal would tell richard tregaskis that if the japanese captured him, they would probably use him as an observation post. Richard tregaskis books list of books by author richard.
Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis, paperback barnes. Though there are many and more recent books on this important battle, guadalcanal diary is combat reporting at its best. Richard william tregaskis november 28, 1916 august 15, 1973 was an american journalist and author whose bestknown work is guadalcanal diary 1943, an account of just the first several weeks in august september 1942 of the u. Kennedy and pt109 ebook written by richard tregaskis. This celebrated classic gives a soldierseyeview of the guadalcanal battlescrucial to world war ii, the war that. Guadalcanal diary book by richard tregaskis 4 available.
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Feb 22, 2021 you are bidding on a 1955 edition of the 1943 classic guadacanal diary, by richard tregaskis. Richard tregaskis s most popular book is guadalcanal diary. Guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis librarything. A superb eyewitness account of one of the bloodiest and most pivotal battles of world war ii mark bowden, author of black hawk down. Guadalcanal diary by tregaskis, richard used books and. Buy a kindle free download guadalcanal diary ebook online pdf guadalcanal diary is. The book recounts the authors time with the united states marine corps on guadalcanal in the early stages of the pivotal monthslong battle there starting in 1942 tregaskis relates combat and conversation in an easily readable vernacular, citing the full. Pdfdownload guadalcanal diary modern library war full pages.
An edition of guadalcanal diary 1943 guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis. Guadalcanal diary by tregaskis, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book was written as a memoir richard tregaskis, a war correspondent for international news service, in the form of a daily journal. I found both books equally good in telling the story of us forces in combat. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Guadalcanal diary was originally published in 1943 while the battle for the solomon island group was fresh in the minds of americans. Mar 21, 2021 guadalcanal diary by richard tregaskis hardcover, 1955 landmark books.
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