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Richard Tregaskis

    Richard Tregaskis war ein anerkannter Kriegsberichterstatter, dessen Berichte die rohe Realität von Kampfhandlungen einfingen. Seine Erlebnisse von der Front, insbesondere von entscheidenden Feldzügen im Pazifik und in Europa, verwandelte er in fesselnde literarische Werke. Sein Stil zeichnete sich durch Dringlichkeit und Unmittelbarkeit aus und ermöglichte es den Lesern, direkt in das Herz des Kriegsgeschehens einzutauchen. Dank seines journalistischen Talents lieferte Tregaskis ein authentisches und bis heute geschätztes Zeugnis für den Mut und das Leid der Soldaten.

    John F. Kennedy and Pt-109
    China Bomb
    Last Plane to Shanghai
    Invasion Diary
    Seabee Book- Southeast Asia. Vietnam-Thailand-Laos 1954-1972
    Guadalcanal Diary
    • Guadalcanal Diary

      • 272 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden
      4,2(3483)Abgeben

      Offering a soldier's perspective, this classic work recounts the pivotal battles of Guadalcanal during World War II. Richard Tregaskis, a volunteer and one of the few on-site correspondents, immerses himself in the soldiers' experiences, facing air raids, scarce rations, and perilous combat. His firsthand account captures the intensity and chaos of the U.S. troops' initial landing, providing a vivid and thrilling insight into a crucial moment in military history.

      Guadalcanal Diary
    • Using photos, maps, charts and extensive travel throughout Vietnam, Tregaskis covered every major port, airfield, bridge, building, hospital, & storage facility engineered & constructed in Vietnam by the United States Navy SEABEES and other military engineers and American civilian engineers (1962-1972). He weaves this story, of one of the largest war-time construction efforts in history, through the backdrop of the major battles of the war and its political intrigues.

      Seabee Book- Southeast Asia. Vietnam-Thailand-Laos 1954-1972
    • Invasion Diary

      • 366 Seiten
      • 13 Lesestunden

      This personal account by war correspondent Richard Tregaskis chronicles the experiences of US Forces during the invasion of Sicily and Italy. Despite narrowly escaping a life-threatening injury, he persevered to document the critical events and stories of the campaign. His helmet, a symbol of his resilience, is preserved at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, highlighting the significance of his contributions to war journalism. Tregaskis's narrative offers a compelling glimpse into the realities faced by soldiers during this pivotal moment in history.

      Invasion Diary
    • Last Plane to Shanghai

      • 332 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous Shanghai, the story follows Scott Osterman, who, at his lowest point, saves Martha Shoop from a violent mob. Both characters are struggling with their beliefs and values as they confront the chaos brought on by advancing Communist forces. Their journey explores themes of resilience and the search for meaning in a world that is rapidly falling apart.

      Last Plane to Shanghai
    • China Bomb

      A Novel

      • 474 Seiten
      • 17 Lesestunden

      The plot centers on a high-stakes mission as American military intelligence uncovers a Chinese Communist plan to deploy an H-bomb against the U.S. Seventh Fleet. In response, a covert operation is launched, involving a specialized team of commandos known as Typhoon Force, primarily composed of elite Green Berets. Their critical task is to neutralize the imminent threat posed by the bomb, blending elements of military strategy and suspense in a race against time.

      China Bomb
    • Bitva o Guadalcanal

      • 114 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden
      3,3(10)Abgeben

      Válečný korespondent R. Tregaskis si vedl deník, který se stal podkladem této knihy - živého, strhujícího záznamu jedné z nejodvážnějších válečných operací druhé světové války.

      Bitva o Guadalcanal