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ⓘ About James Jones
In 1939, he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of seventeen and served in the 25th Infantry Division, 27th Infantry Regiment before and during World War II, first in Hawaii at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, and then in combat on Guadalcanal at the Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse, where he was wounded in his ankle. He came back to the US and was discharged in July of 1944. He also worked as a journalist covering the Vietnam War. His wartime experiences inspired some of his most famous works. He witnessed firsthand the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to “From Here to Eternity”, while “The Thin Red Line” reflected his combat experiences on Guadalcanal.
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In Our Own Hands
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1994 Co-authored · Amy Merick
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Jones?
In 1939, he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of seventeen and served in the 25th Infantry Division, 27th Infantry Regiment before and during World War II, first in Hawaii at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, and then in combat on Guadalcanal at the Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse, where he was wounded in his ankle. He came back to the US and was discharged in July of 1944. He also worked as a journalist covering the Vietnam War.
Which James Jones series should I start with?
The best place to start is The World War II Trilogy series, the earliest of James Jones's multi-book series: it opens with From Here to Eternity (1951) and runs to 3 books across 1951–1978, ending with Whistle (1978).
How many books has James Jones written?
James Jones has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1951 and 2011. 3 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being The World War II Trilogy series with 3 books — and 13 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Jones's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Jones's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The World War II Trilogy (1951–1978, 3 books).
How are James Jones's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Jones's 16 books into 1 named series and 13 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The World War II Trilogy (3 books, 1951–1978).