James H HallasJames H. Hallas is a graduate of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and has been in the weekly newspaper business for more than thirty years as reporter, editor, and publisher. He is the author of five books: Killing Ground on Okinawa, The Deil's Anvil: The Assault on Peleliu, Squandered Victory: The Battle for St. Mihiel, Doughboy War: The American Expeditionary Force in World War I, and Uncommon Valor on Iwo Jima: The Stories of the Medal of Honor Recipients in the Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle of World War II. He lives in Portland, Connecticut. Read More Read Less