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Part 1, Chapter 1

• The American troopship is located off the coast of Anopopei.

• As the platoon awaits the coming day, we learn about the various personalities of these characters.

• A group of men play cards and reveal their personality.

• It becomes clear that many of the men are afraid of the next day.

Part 1, Chapter 2

• The men arrive on the island of Anopopei.

• Tension is in the air as the men wait for the fighting to begin.

• Foxholes are dug and Japanese mortar attacks begin.

• Frightened and worried about soiling his pants, Hennessey runs out of the foxhole.

• Hennessey is killed by a mortar sell.

• Croft feels omnipotent because he is still alive.

Part 2, Chapter 1

• The reader learns that Major General Cummings is the commanding officer for the island.

• The island is described as being shaped like an ocarina and is 150 miles long and 50 miles wide.

• This is little...

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