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This is the definitive book about the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War. Leckie vividly tells their stories in a clear, personal style that brings their honor and courage alive for those of us fortunate enough to live in the world they saved. As the daughter of a Korean War Marine and the great-niece of a Marine who fought on Iwo Jima, I cannot recommend this book highly enough to anyone interested in the Marines and their contribution in World War Two.

I read this book over 20 years ago; remembering the title is endorsement enough of its impact. This is a well written story and history of the truth and grusomeness of all out war written from inside the crater that served as a foxhole. A "should read" for everyone of us that is accustomed to the sanitary wars of our modern era.

This is the epic struggle of the WW II island hopping marines their ins and outs and shining moments that will last forever. Robert Leckie certainly captures the mood of the men and who went fourth to send the enemy reeling. From the first days on Guadalcanal to the bitterest fights for ground on Okinawa, Leckie really brings their struggle home. This is a must read.

Robert Leckie's vivid account of WWll Marine Corps history is a must read for any military enthusiast. Reading this gripping tale of Leathernecks fighting their way through the steamy jungles of the far east isles with such distant names as; Guadacanal, Saipan, and Iwo Jima, will leave you with an unequvical respect for the valient men who sacrificed their lives for our country. As a former Marine I have a greater appreciation for the price that was paid in the Pacific Theater. This book will never let me forget the cost in blood and lives my beloved countrymen paid, so that we may have our freedom. Leckie's book memorializes our fighting Marines: Men like, Manila John Bastilone, Chesty Puller, Red Mike Edson, and countless others who,"went above and beyond the call of duty", for the love of our country, God, and Corps. STRONG MEN ARMED, should be read by every boot, NCO, and Commissioned Officer of the United States Marine Corps as a reminder of the heroic and gallant sacrifice our Marines paid for our way of life. May the Marine Corps live forever!

Semper Fidelis, Roger Lemus (Cpl.USMC)

One of the best books I have ever read. My paperback copy is well worn and has been loaned out many times. I had hoped to find a hardcover version and I will keep looking for a good used one. Maybe Powells' Books will have one.

As a former marine my experiences during my 16 years of service pale in comparison to the experiences of these men who carried the war to the Japanese. Written by a infantryman, Mr. Leckie know's better then anyone what those experiences are like. This book brings the reader right to the beaches and jungles where Marines wrote a new page in their history. With the passing of time fewer and fewer of these men are alive. This book should be required reading of every high school and college student. We must never forget what these men gave to every American and every person in the world. We must never forget the sacrifices they made, and they made these sacrifices without question. Mr. Leckie should be commended.

A brilliant and very dedicated account of every Marine action, where and how. It enlightened me of campaigns such as Choiseul, Cape Gloucester, Eniwetok and Kwajalein. I had looked for that in other works but found nothing until now. The narrative itself is very well written and left me with a very clear picture of how the Pacific war was fought. A must for anyone who needs to know about the Pacific Theatre of Operations

If you are going to read about the war in the Pacific (re World War II) this is the first book you should read. It is very comprehensive and provides you an excellent understanding of how the Pacific War graduated, island-by-island, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa. It keeps everything in perspective. The author writes in a very reader-friendly manner; maps are good; and the Marine story is dealt with in a straightforward manner with appropriate references to what other units (such as the Army and the Navy) were doing while Marine action was occuring. The only problem I had was "what happened to Pappy Boyington?" The author intersperses major events with little interesting "side stories," such as Boyington shooting down Japanese planes, and later he being captured, and later Boyington on Truk cussing and with the Japanese pilots threatening to kill him. So what happened to Boyington? Otherwise an excellent and comprehensive account, very readable and, like another reviewer states, very re-readable.

I first read this book when I was 14 during summer vacation. I found it to be so inspiring and interesting that I began studying and collecting other books on the Pacific Theater. After exhausting the supply of books on the Pacific Theater, I began studying the European Theater. 24 years later I still study military history and I re-read Strong Men Armed annually. My copy is coverless and tattered, so I'm here to buy a new copy (I had hoped for hardback and was disappointed that it isn't stocked).

Leckie's autobiography, Helmet for My Pillow, is also fascinating. Donna L. Bruce

From the bloody shores of Guadalcanal to Okinawa you follow the brave marines as they give it their best. If you liked "Saving Private Ryan" you'll love this book. On D-Day the brave rangers fought hard and some even bravely gave their lives, but they did it once...The marines did it two or three times over in the heat of the jungle with a fearless ememy. This book tells the sad horror of the truth of marines in battle. To the marines who "foremost fighting fell".