Counterattack

The Corps, Book 3

By: W. E. B. Griffin

Narrated by: Dick Hill

Length: 19 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

"From the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to America’s first bold counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal, this compelling story takes you to the front lines of victory and defeat - and into the very heart of courage, loyalty, and valor. It is a heroic story of pride and passion you will never forget.... Griffin’s books are distinguished by their high action and suspense, his dashing irreverence toward high command, and his clear picture of war and its wartime leaders.” (The Florida Times-Union)

©1990 W. E. B. Griffin (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

GREAT read!

Griffin is authentic. as,a military retiree, his prose puts me right back in the middle of my own brotherhood of arms.

Really exciting and thought provoking story.

Griffin is unparalleled in Military Historical Fiction.

The blending of the True, with the Speculative is First Rate and Believable.

The World has lost a First Rate Storyteller.

RIP Mr. Griffin.

Just None Better

The easy first to say is that no one is better than Dick Hill, in this genre. WEB Griffin is the master of historical fiction and the subtleties of human greatness and weakness. All others can only bow. Having said that, there are some readers of Griffin’s series who should be tarred and feathered. Maybe, dove feathers.

Historical accurate fiction

A very well written attention keeping story following along an historical accurate time in the history of the United States and the world. Thanks W.E.B. Griffin for yet another great book, may you sir rest in peace. Semper Fi!

Always a great tale!

I always come away from this authors tales feeling as if I were there with them!

Totally Awesome read!!

These books are difficult to put down. I'm so happy to be able to read and re-read them as many times as I want.

Informative

Gen x should be required to learn the story history needs to be told correctly

Ever Heard of "Flying Sergeants?"

Mr. Griffin seems to follow a simple philosophy, "If people liked the last one, just give them more." And by and large, this is just fine. As the war goes on, the perspective switches somewhat, though the focus remains on marine aviation and intelligence. Interesting detours include a look into the corps's efforts to field its own paratroops, and a glimpse at the importance placed on public relations. Long running conflicts that will play a part in most of the other books make their entrance here, including the squabbles between MacArthur and his "palace guard," with the navy and Washington, and the importance of small unconventional operations like the coastwatchers. The tone remains generally light with a definite respect for those who put their lives on the line and no mercy for those who put themselves first.

Dick Hill maintains the level of quality heard in previous installments. I have always associated him with this series, and still believe he is very well suited to its tone. There is nothing to prevent you from enjoying this download if you are a fan of Griffin, and as I will continue to point out; Audible's pricing of these old favorites is tremendously appreciated.

As for the Flying Sergeants, marine enlisted men who were permitted to become naval aviators, they're just one of the little remembered groups of heroes Griffin's story touches upon in passing that really helps bring what you might consider thoroughly covered history alive.

too much making out, too little Marine

way to much R rated romance with too little of the battles and Marines

Great WW2 story

Excellent story line that allows one to understand what the war was really like, both the good and the bad.