00969cam a2200241 4500 1110527772 TxAuBib 20240110120000.0 091001s2010||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2009040454 9780451229908 0451229908 TxAuBib Burgin, R. V. Islands of the damned : a Marine at war in the Pacific / R.V. Burgin with William Marvel. New York : NAL Caliber, 2010. 296 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Luck -- A Marine's story -- Mortarman -- Green hell -- First battle of Pavuvu -- The unnecessary island -- The perfect invasion -- Second battle of Pavuvu -- April fools -- Flesh wounds -- Home port. 20240110. World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Pacific Area. World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, American. Marvel, Bill.