Bushmasters: America’s Jungle Warriors Of World War II

Author: Anthony Arthur
Binding: Hardback
Published: St Martin’s Press – BCE., 1987

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This historical account chronicles the harrowing experiences of the 158th Regimental Combat Team, known as the “Bushmasters,” during their campaigns in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Anthony Arthur details their transformation from a diverse group of National Guardsmen into an elite jungle fighting force. The narrative vividly portrays the brutal realities of jungle warfare, the strategic importance of their missions, and the profound impact of combat on the soldiers. It is a compelling testament to the resilience and courage of American servicemen in one of the war’s most challenging environments.