Hell Is So Green: Search And Rescue Over The Hump In World War II
272Hell Is So Green: Search And Rescue Over The Hump In World War II
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Overview
In Hell Is So Green, Diebold vividly describes the heat and stink of the jungle; the vermin, lice, and leeches; the towering mountains and roaring rivers. Rich with war slang, wisecracks, and old-fashioned phrases, his story reverberates with authenticity and represents the stories of many men that have never been told. After the author's early death, the manuscript was put away in an attic—until now. Here, from the shadows of that attic, comes a compelling story of courage under fire and heroism for the ages.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780762772759 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 11/06/2012 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
Richard Matthews is a feature writer, whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Hartford Courant, Historic Preservation, American Heritage, American Profile, Country Living, Vermont Life, Massachusetts Business and Economic Review, and many other publications. An infantryman in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966, he lives in Phillips, Maine.
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“Diebold,” he said, “you’re on temporary duty here, is that right?” I nodded. “You don’t come under higher headquarters where I’d normally have to get the O.K. to let you do this, do you?”
“No, sir,” I answered. He looked at me again for a minute and then asked, “Would you like to change your mind?”
Everything inside me urged, Yes, for God’s sake, yes, but I answered, “No.”
“All right, boy, go get dressed for a parachute jump and a long trek in the jungle. Be back here in an hour, and I’ll get you some gear and fill you in with what you need to know.” He paused. “And by the way, welcome to your new home.”
—from Chapter 1