“There was nothing green left; artillery had denuded and scarred every inch of ground. Tiny flares glowed and disappeared. Shrapnel burst with bluish white puffs. Jets of flamethrowers flickered and here and there new explosions stirred up the rubble. While I watched, an American observation plane droned over the Japanese lines, spotting targets for the U.S. warships lying offshore. Suddenly the little plane was hit by flak and disintegrated. The carnage below continued without pause. Here I was safe, but tomorrow I would be there. In that instant I realized that the worst thing that could happen to me was about to happen to me.”
Quote by William Manchester
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William Manchester
William Manchester was a renowned American historian and biographer, born on April 1, 1922, and passed away on June 1, 2004. His works are known for their in-depth research and vivid narrative, with notable titles including 'The American Century' and 'Cromwell'. more
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