Author-Historian Jay Wertz pens sequel to The PACIFIC: Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal

Author/historian Jay Wertz and Weider History Publications announce the third volume of WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand, the 336-page book THE PACIFIC – Volume Two – The Solomons to Saipan.
By: Sand Castle Communications, Karen Morris
 
 
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LEESBURG, Va. - May 13, 2013 - PRLog -- Author/historian Jay Wertz and Weider History Publications announce the third volume of WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand, the 336-page book THE PACIFIC – Volume Two – The Solomons to Saipan.

THE PACIFIC – Volume Two – The Solomons to Saipan, is the latest in the multi-volume collection WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand, which presents a perspective on the military campaigns and actions of World War II anchored on the stories told by sailors, soldiers, airmen and other frontline personnel who experienced the conflict.

Extensive research has resulted in locating those who are willing to share their personal, often unusual and always fascinating wartime recollections.  More than 100 veterans were interviewed for this exceptional volume.  Drawn from personal interviews conducted by the author, diaries, letters and reports, this volume includes archival photos, and newly created detailed maps.  In some cases personal photographs and memorabilia of the interviewees are included.

THE PACIFIC – Volume Two duplicates the craftsmanship of its award-winning predecessors.  The book is presented as a handsome 9” x 12” hardcover with full-color dust jacket.  Veteran historian of World War II’s Pacific Theater, Bruce Gamble writes:

“What also makes this work compelling is the combination of Wertz’s professional background with the publishing expertise of Weider History Group, a parent company that publishes numerous periodicals on American history and military topics.  The result is a most appealing package, not only visually but intellectually.  The real heart of the series are the accounts of literally hundreds of veterans.  Through their words, we more fully understand their motivations, comprehend their fears and frustrations, and share their triumphs.”

THE PACIFIC – Volume Two – The Solomons to Saipan picks up where THE PACIFICVolume OnePearl Harbor to Guadalcanal left off – following the leathernecks of the U. S. 1st Marine Division through their ordeal and triumph in Guadalcanal; observing the rebuilding of the Pacific Fleet; re-living dogfights between American and Japanese planes up and down “the Slot;” watching the American-Australian coalition besting the Japanese in New Guinea; reading the heart-wrenching testimony from survivors of the Bataan Death March and much, much more.

Tom Brokaw, of NBC News, praised THE PACIFIC – Volume One as, “a stunning and evocative reminder of the personal heroism and epic battles over and on seas, island and mainland, as told by those who were there.  Magnificent.”  

WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand: THE PACIFIC – Volume One – Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal won top honor in the USA “Best Books 2011” Awards in the Military/Political category and WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand: D-Day: The Campaign Across France won a Silver Medal in the 2012 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) in the World History category, as well as being honored in the History/Military category of USA Book News International Book Awards.  

In addition to WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand, Jay Wertz is the author of a number of historical works including  -- The Native American Experience, The Civil War Experience 1861-1865, and co-author of Smithsonian's Great Battles and Battlefields of the Civil War. His television credits include the award-winning 13-part documentary series Smithsonian's Great Battles of the Civil War.

Mr. Wertz is available for speaking engagements and media interviews. For information or booking, contact Karen Morris, Sand Castle Communications, sandcastlecomm@verizon.net.

For info about the Weider History Group, http://www.historynet.com

To purchase any of the WAR STORIES: World War II Firsthand collection, visit www.historynetshop.com
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