Quote:Volume One of the Pacific War Series, "Transport Pilot," is an adventure story of a U.S. Marine Corps aviator during the 1930s and the outbreak of World War II. Corporal Harrold Mueller , USMC, is selected for flight training and reports to Pensacola as a cadet. The early Pacific War campaign against Japan provides the background to dramatize the training, courage, and leadership of "Rats" Mueller and his crew. Harry is a natural pilot and a hero, but no saint. The story includes the sixteen-day battle for Wake Island in December 1941. It is a tribute to the brave Marines, Navy, Army, and civilian personnel who withstood repeated bombing attacks from Japanese forces. The courageous Marine defense force under the astute leadership of Major James P.S. Devereux, USMC, and Commander Winfield S. Cunningham, USN, fought fiercely with every weapon they had. They exacted a high price in Japanese ships, planes, and casualties before surrendering on 23 December. "Remember Wake" became a unifying catchphrase for the United States and our military during a grim series of setbacks in early 1942. The long range and cargo carrying capabilities of a new military transport airfcraft, the C-46 "Commando," are also featured.