By Dammit, We're Marines!: Veterans Stories of Heroism, Horror, and Humor in World War II on the Pacific Front is the personal and unfiltered stories of Marines of all ranks and skills in brutal combat.

Author Gail Chatfield, the daughter of an Iwo Jima Marine veteran, spent 2 years traveling the country recording the personal stories of 52 veterans, mostly Marines, but also the sailors, soldiers, corpsmen and chaplains who served with them.

“By Dammit, We’re Marines! comes as close as any book or study I have read in ‘catching’ what it is that makes Marines different.”
-Major General Wilbur F. Simlik, USMC (Ret.)

“By Dammit, We’re Marines! is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what it means to be a Marine in combat. This book will make you laugh and cry and swell your heart with pride for those Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice in the most unforgettable battles that are now a part of the great history of the world’s finest fighting force…The United States Marines.”
-First Sgt. Patrick M. Tracy, USMC, author of Street Fight in Iraq.

If you are in the San Diego area, Gail will be reading excerpts and selling her book on Sunday November 9th at the La Jolla United Methodist Church at 11:30am. The Church is located at 6063 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037.

For more information on the book and how to order a copy please visit, www.bydammitweremarines.com

Semper Fi!