Shots Fired in Anger: A Rifleman's-Eye View of the Activities on the Island of Guadalcanal, in the Solomons, During the Elimination of the Japanese Forces there by the American Army Under General Patch Whose Troops Included the 132 Infantry of the Illinois National Guard, a Combat Unit of the Americal Division--in Which Organization the Author Served While Encountering the Experiences Described Herein

George, Lt. Col. John B.

Published by Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, Plantersville, 1947

About this Item

Brick red cloth with spine & cover titles in gilt; 8vo; 421+6pp ads rear; illustrated with frontispiece reproduction after painting by Tsurita plus drawings by Hideo; color pictorial dust jacket. A rifleman's view of the War in the Pacific, up to and including his platoon leader and sniping ventures on Guadalcanal. He wrote it particularly for other riflemen. that would follow in his footsteps. This copy in VG to NF condition with the only blemish being the original owner's name neatly penned to front free endpaper along with his bookplate. The uncommon dust jacket is VG with a vertical closed split at front flap crease and some overall minor wear, spine lettering a bit sunned. One of the 4 "war" titles by this publisher and certainly is one of the more difficult-to-find Samworth titles. Seller Inventory # 006526

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shots Fired in Anger: A Rifleman's-Eye View ...

Publisher: Small Arms Technical Publishing Company, Plantersville

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition