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Violence
A lot
Significant WWII combat violence including battle scenes, casualties, and the realities of Pacific warfare; historically grounded
Language
Some
Adult military language; period-appropriate and occasionally strong
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic and sexual relationships among servicemen and their partners; tasteful but clearly present
Substance Use
Some
Moderate drinking as a significant part of military social life; beer, liquor, and bar culture throughout
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological weight of combat, loss of comrades, and the transformation wrought by war; emotional depth without clinical trauma language
What this book is about
Leon Uris's debut novel follows a group of American men from their enlistment through Marine boot camp and into the brutal Pacific Theater of World War II. Based on Uris's own service, Battle Cry is one of the most authentic portraits of wartime male camaraderie ever written — tender and brutal by turns, with honest depictions of combat violence, the social world of servicemen, and the women they left behind.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extended combat violence in the Pacific Theater
Adult content around wartime relationships and military culture
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