Hugh alexander ambrose was an american historian and the author of a bestselling popular history of the pacific theater in world war ii. Navy carrier pilot and producing a powerful blend of firstperson immediacy and historical perspective. Pacific, the by hugh ambrose signed first edition book see all titles by hugh ambrose. In the pacific, hugh ambrose focuses on the reallife stories of five men who put their lives on the line for our country. The new york times bestselling official companion book to the emmy award winning hbo miniseries. The official companion book to the hbo miniseries available on dvd and blu ray. Ambrose was also vice president of the national world war ii museum, and led battlefield tours through europe and along the pacific rim. I am not an avid reader of ww books and so this happens to be my second book first being war of nerves by jonathan b tucker. In this companion to the hbor miniseriesexecutive produced by tom hanks, steven spielberg, and gary goetzman hugh ambrose reveals the intertwined odysseys of four u. Hugh ambrose was a noted historian and was a consultant on the documentary price for peace, for which steven spielberg and stephen ambrose were the. Ambrose rose to prominence as a researcher for and collaborator with his father, historian stephen e. The pacific miniseries features the 1st marine divisions battles in the pacific, such as guadalcanal, cape gloucester, peleliu, and okinawa, as well as basilones involvement in the battle of iwo jima. It does not attempt to give a comprehensive history of the events after the attack on pearl harbor.
Hugh ambrose, a historian who wrote the bestselling world war ii history the pacific and served as a consultant when it was turned into an emmyaward winning hbo miniseries, has died at age 48. Hugh ambrose, son of author stephen, to discuss the pacific. Two women who battled over prohibition, and more on thriftbooks. The pacific by hugh ambrose 2010, hardcover for sale. May 23, 2015 hugh alexander ambrose was an american historian and the author of a bestselling popular history of the pacific theater in world war ii. Jan 01, 2010 hugh ambrose captured the lives and experiences of a handful of men who fought with courage and commitment during some of the most brutal battles of the pacific. The pacific delves into the literature of wwii, starting from pearl harbor. To deepen the story revealed in the hbo miniseries and go beyond it, the book dares to chart a great ocean of enmity known as the pacific and the brave men who fought. Well written and easy to follow with highlited photos provided by the participants of the battles. Apr 15, 2010 hugh ambrose was a consultant on several books by his father, the bestselling historian stephen ambrose, and served as the historical consultant for the pacific miniseries. The pacific, hugh ambroses companion volume to the acclaimed hbo series of the same name, approaches the wwii campaign against japan in the pacific in much the same way as the series. The latter was based on chemical warfare from wwi to alqaeda.
Mar 18, 2010 in the pacific, hugh ambrose focuses on the reallife stories of five men who put their lives on the line for our country. Ambrose was also the former vice president of the national wwii museum and led battlefield tours through. This is a companion book to a tv series about the war in the pacific. The pacific by hugh ambrose signed first edition book. That book was a history of the world war two battles in the pacific. He was a consultant to his father on his books, and served as the historical consultant on hbos the pacific miniseries. The book went on sale march 2, 2010, and the miniseries debuted march 14.
Hugh ambrose is a noted historian and was a consultant on the documentary price for peace, for which steven spielberg and stephen ambrose were the executive producers. Hugh ambroses bestseller follows the struggles and. Hugh alexander ambrose august 12, 1966 may 23, 2015 was an american historian and the author of a bestselling popular history of the pacific theater in world war ii. An opinionated history the pacific presents the pacific war, from americas first battle with the japanese to the final shot. In this companion to the hbor miniseriesexecutive produced by tom hanks, steven spielberg, and gary goetzmanhugh ambrose reveals the intertwined odysseys of four u. The new york times bestselling official companion book to the emmy.
Hugh ambrose was the author of the new york times bestseller the pacific, a nonfiction account of wwii and he served as the historical consultant for the pacific, an hbo miniseries produced by tom hanks, steven spielberg and gary goetzman. In fact, you could argue their relationship continued even after stephen ambroses death in 2002 at 66, culminating in the release of the pacific, the extravagantly financed and produced hbo miniseries that is the yin to band of brothers yang. The pacific by hugh ambrose the official companion book to the hbo miniseries from the cover. He was a consultant to his father on his books, and is also serving as a historical consultant on hbos the pacific miniseries. Hugh ambrose, a writer whose bestselling world war ii history, the pacific, was the companion volume to the emmy awardwinning hbo miniseries of the same name, died on saturday in helena. In this companion book to the hbo series on the war in the pacific, historian hugh ambrose focuses on five american soldiers who each took an active role in the difficult and costlyin terms of livescampaign to reach the japanese mainland. Ambrose, author of the bestselling band of brothers. The pacific by hugh ambrose i am not an avid reader of ww books and so this happens to be my second book first being war of nerves by jonathan b tucker. Ambrose, the project consultant on the hbo miniseries the pacific and author of a companion book of the same name, will host a vip reception from 5 to 6. In the pacific, hugh ambrose focuses on the reallife stories of the five men who put their lives on the line for our country. Military personal narratives, 19391945 campaigns pacific area, war, campaigns, marine corps, world war ii east. Following the elder ambrose s death from cancer in 2002, hugh ambrose finished the book and served as a project consultant on the television series of the same name ambrose was also a former vice president of the. He served as a consultant on the hbo miniseries the pacific.
Ambrose collaborated with his father on the book the pacific. Historian hugh ambrose deepens the experience of the hbo miniseries the pacific revealing the intertwined odysseys of four u. To deepen the story revealed in the hbor miniseries and go beyond it, the book dares to chart a great ocean of enmity known. New american library a division of the penguin group my rating. Hugh ambrose, the son of band of brothers author stephen ambrose, served as a project consultant. If youve already read the book and want to know more, continue to the following page. To deepen the story revealed in the miniseries and go beyond it, the book dares to chart a great ocean of enmity known as the pacific and the brave men who fought. Apr 26, 2011 the pacific, hugh ambrose s companion volume to the acclaimed hbo series of the same name, approaches the wwii campaign against japan in the pacific in much the same way as the series. To deepen the story revealed in the hbor miniseries and go beyond it, the book dares to chart a great ocean of enmity known as the pacific and the brave men who fought. Hugh ambrose, a historian who wrote the bestselling world war ii history the pacific and served as a consultant when it was turned into an emmy. Father and son had begun work on the pacific together.
May 28, 2015 hugh ambrose, a writer whose bestselling world war ii history, the pacific, was the companion volume to the emmy awardwinning hbo miniseries of the same name, died on saturday in helena. Dec 01, 2009 hugh alexander ambrose was an american historian and the author of a bestselling popular history of the pacific theater in world war ii. The book is exactly what it says it is a oompanion to the mini series the pacific. That book was adapted as an hbo miniseries in 2001. One of the less notables elements of the war that ambrose cites are the kamikaze attacks by japanese pilots on us ships. Some years ago hugh ambrose embarked on a research project into the war in the pacific with his father stephen ambrose, the celebrated author of band of brothers. I had no idea that hugh ambrose was writing a companion book to the series until a few months. Ambrose received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the university of montana academic career. The pacific by hugh ambrose 2010, hardcover for sale online. Hugh ambrose captured the lives and experiences of a handful of men who fought with courage and commitment during some of the most brutal battles of the pacific. Ambrose is also the former vice president of the national world war ii museum and has led battlefield tours through europe and along the pacific rim. Hugh ambrose served as project consultant and wrote the companion book for the 2010 series, which documents the grueling, island. The book, the pacific, is very descriptive and provides details as a companion to the hbo movie series of the same title.
Hugh ambrose was a consultant on several books by his father, the bestselling historian stephen ambrose, and served as the historical consultant for the pacific miniseries. The pacific by hugh ambrose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hugh ambrose is to be commended on the quality of his writing. Hugh ambrose books list of books by author hugh ambrose. The pacific is a 2010 american war drama miniseries produced by hbo, playtone, and dreamworks that premiered in the united states on march 14, 2010 the series is a companion piece to the 2001 miniseries band of brothers and focuses on the united states marine corpss actions in the pacific theater of operations within the wider pacific war. The pacific by hugh ambrose 2011, paperback for sale. I wish i could give hugh ambrose s the pacific a 3. In the pacific hugh ambrose focuses on the struggles and triumphs of these men who put their lives on the line for the allied forces. I found the book hard to get into but once i had established a rythm with the book it was an easy read. The pacific won eight emmys, including the award for outstanding miniseries.
Hugh ambrose was a noted historian and was a consultant on the documentary price for peace, for which steven spielberg and stephen ambrose were the executive producers. See all books authored by hugh ambrose, including the pacific, and liberated spirits. The pacific ebook by hugh ambrose 9781101185841 rakuten kobo. The pacific by hugh ambrose 2011, paperback for sale online. Ambrose was also the former vice president of the national. Buy a cheap copy of the pacific book by hugh ambrose.