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When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was immensely popular, and many college stars aspired to join the United States Marine Corps. On Christmas Eve 1944, as the 4th and 29th Marine regiments trained for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they boasted an extraordinary roster of football talent, including former All Americans and future NFL players. Tensions rose as the two regiments debated who had the superior team, leading to a football game on the rugged terrain of Guadalcanal, which became known as "The Mosquito Bowl." Tragically, within months, 15 of the 65 players from this game would lose their lives at Okinawa, marking the highest number of American athletes to die in a single battle. This narrative honors the courageous young men—both those who survived and those who did not—and explores the families and environments that shaped them. It reflects on a more innocent era in college athletics and American life, capturing the profound loss of that innocence. With Pulitzer Prize-winning style and depth, the author transports readers from the playing fields of America to the harrowing realities faced at Okinawa, highlighting the final moments of youth for these brave individuals.
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The Mosquito Bowl, Buzz Bissinger
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