Across The Dark Islands

Across The Dark Islands published by Ballantine Books, New York, NY, Nov 2004. 1st Paperback Edition1st Printing. Paperback. Size 12mo (up to 7-1/2'' tall). Condition: As New. 261 Pgs. ISBN 0891418520. By Brigadier General Floyd W Radike, US Army, Retired. In this candid account, the author remembers how he started his military career in the mud and mayhem of Guadalcanal. A junior officer in a National Guard unit when he was suddenly shipped off to the front lines. While struggling to survive amid dirt and disease, routine and monotony, the author endured dangerous missions sometimes imperfectly planned. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 9399.