The Blood We Shed: A Novel of Marine Combat

by William Christie

Book Overview

The United States Marine Corps is a legendary fighting force. Literally thousands of books and movies have glorified its history. But now a Marine veteran has written a novel that opens up the curtain... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743498275
• ISBN13: 9780743498272
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: iBooks
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

It does not get any better than this!

Mr. Christie writes with the passion and truth that comes from experience! His ability to put you into the life of a young Marine Corps platoon commander is outstanding. The humor, tension and insanity that comes with the Marine Corps way of life and close combat are gripping. This was an excellent page turner from start to finish. I predict that Mr. Christie will find himself mentioned in the same breath as Webb and Coonts in the not to distant future. Semper Fi

The USMC: Close up and Personal: Stand By Marines

I have been out of the Corps for some twenty years, but Mr. Christie's, "The Blood We Shed", quickly brought back a flood of memories - some sad, many proud. It is a great read that is filled with numerous outrageously funny and witty insights."The Blood We Shed" is one of those rare reads that makes me laugh out loud and occasionally reach for a Kleenex to wipe a tear. I enjoyed it so much, I am buying several copies to send to my Corps buddies. Semper Fi!

What an Ending!

William Christie provides an enlightening account of how we prepare our men and women to go to war...humorous anecdotes and behind-the-scenes crises highlight the road that this ecclectic bunch of individuals takes to become the "team" necessary when it counts the most. Explosive ending that really brings the whole book together and makes you reflect on the daily sacrifices of our military members and their families. A great read!

Great Story in Today's Setting

A fast-paced novel dealing with the current War on Terrorism and how our U.S. Marines prepare for combat operations. Hysterical antics are weaved throughout serious training and preparation, and culminate in a mission that will keep you flipping pages all night long. Just like every other generation of Marines, the call to combat comes when least expected, and you'll have the opportunity to sense it "up close and personal". Unlike many tales that view military operations from the top down, "The Blood We Shed" is set among the most basic Marine unit, the platoon. You'll be amazed how the good, the bad, and the ugly all contribute to the dynamic ending! No Marine, past or present, will want to miss this one!