From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War

"From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War" by Jon T. Hoffman is a gripping story about the Marine Raider battalions during World War II, highlighting their creation, rigorous training, and combat experiences in the Pacific. It shows how these special units came to be because of the need for soldiers who could use unconventional fighting methods, and it introduces important leaders who helped shape the Raiders. The book explains the political and military reasons why the Raiders were formed, and then it explores the battles they fought and how they left a lasting mark on the war.