Showdown: Memoirs of the American Attaché in China During the Anti-japanese War
by Carlson
About This Novel
In the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, Carlson went deep behind enemy lines and on the frontal battlefields, and carefully inspected the Chinese army, especially the Eighth Route Army's war of resistance. He made it his top priority to faithfully publicize the Chinese War of Resistance, especially the truth about the Chinese Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army's war of resistance. After being opposed by his superiors, he resigned from the military and gave up the opportunity for promotion, but continued to engage in activities to support China's Anti-Japanese War without hesitation; after the outbreak of the Pacific War in December 1941, Carlson trained a capable maritime guerrilla force. This maritime surprise team landed on Mekin Island in the Gilbert Islands in August 1942 and successfully raided the Japanese army. Then in the Battle of Guadalcanal, the assault battalion once again showed its talents. During the month-long battle, Carlson's troops marched 450 miles in the jungle and mountains, ambushed the enemy 30 times, and wiped out 500 enemies. One Marine Corps historian called it "the Marine Corps' most important combat patrol." Carlson received his third Navy Cross for military service.
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