The Big War

The Big War is the second novel by American writer Anton Myrer, published by Appleton-Century-Crofts in 1957.

The novel is based on Myrer's experience serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

[1] The ordinary Marine's perception of battle is described in this book in a manner much like Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers, although in this work Myrer also gives a detailed description of life on "the home front" for both Marines (during leave) and their families.

[2] This novel became the basis for the 1958 movie In Love and War, starring Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Bradford Dillman and Hope Lange.

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