Battleground

Historical Fiction War Fiction Military History

Description

Set against the brutal campaign for Guadalcanal, this military thriller follows the Marines and aviators whose courage and leadership are tested in one of World War II’s defining battles. Daredevil pilot Charles Galloway must learn to command under fire, while Lieutenant Joe Howard joins the island’s elusive Coastwatchers behind enemy lines. When Captain Pickering trades his officer’s role for a rifle and helmet, the boundaries between command and combat blur. Combining battlefield action with vivid military detail, the novel explores duty, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the hard-earned cost of victory.