Dutch Clarke

The War Years

by Brian D. Ratty


Formats

Hardcover
$30.99
$19.95
Softcover
$20.95
$15.95
Hardcover
$19.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 7/2/2008

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 512
ISBN : 9781434395344
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 512
ISBN : 9781434395337

About the Book

In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. These tragic times of World War II were the defining years for millions of cowboys and plowboys. This book is a compelling chronicle about these years and one not-so-ordinary young man.

 

‘The War Years’ is a heartwarming and harrowing saga about Dutch Clarke who, over the objections of his prominent family, answers his country’s call.  Just as Dutch is about to complete boot camp, family influence steps in and propels him through the ranks and into the Office of War Information. Here he puts down his rifle and takes up photography. Here Dutch learns the power of the lens and the courage to use it.

 

This is a uniquely different war story about men who fought their way across the Pacific, not with guns but with cameras. This tapestry covers more than just guns and bullets; it is also about the human threads of prejudice, friendship and the ultimate sacrifice.

 

After surviving a Japanese POW camp and a daring escape, Dutch is given the opportunity to be one of the first American photographers to set foot on homeland Japan…here he turn his assignment from reconnaissance to revenge. This story is as fresh as today’s headlines and as true as yesterday’s sins.


About the Author

Brian Ratty, internationally known photographer and educator, writes his second book in his ‘Dutch Clarke’ series. Mr. Ratty is a graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography and holds an Honorary Master of Science Degree. He has authored many instructional DVD’s, videos and magazine articles on photography. For more information: www.DutchClarke.com