<p>Wounded by the first explosions at Pearl Harbor, Charles McCandless went on to fight in the most important battles against Imperial Japan in World War II.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shot down over Midway.&nbsp;&nbsp;Crash-landed at Guadalcanal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Did reconnaissance off the shores of Iwo Jima to prep the way for invading marines.&nbsp;&nbsp;His family never knew about any of these experiences until he handed them this private memoir.&nbsp; Through his vivid storytelling and unique perspective, McCandless&#39; work brings fresh insight and humanity to one of the most consequential military struggles in history.</p>