Richard Tregaskis was een vooraanstaand oorlogscorrespondent wiens verslagen de rauwe realiteit van gevechten vastlegden. Hij transformeerde zijn ervaringen vanaf de frontlinies, met name van cruciale campagnes in de Stille Oceaan en Europa, tot meeslepende literaire werken. Zijn stijl werd gekenmerkt door urgentie en directheid, waardoor lezers een inkijkje kregen in het hart van oorlogshandelingen. Met zijn journalistieke talent leverde Tregaskis een authentieke en nog steeds gewaardeerde getuigenis van de moed en het lijden van soldaten.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Válečný korespondent R. Tregaskis si vedl deník, který se stal podkladem této knihy - živého, strhujícího záznamu jedné z nejodvážnějších válečných operací druhé světové války.