Battle cry was the first ever book written by Leon Uris drawing on his experiences in Guadalcanal and Tarawa. Many of the events in the book are based on Uris's own World War II experience with the 6th Marine Regiment.
The story is set in time right after Pearl Harbor. It's the story of the Marines in the Second World War and of one squad of Marines in particular, narrated by Mac, a tough old timer sergeant who has seen generations of boys pass through his command and has seen many wars. The story starts with the diverse backgrounds of the various characters.
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