Battle Cry

Battle Cry is a novel by American writer Leon Uris, published in 1953. Many of the events in the book are based on Uris's own World War II experience with the 6th Marine Regiment. The story is largely told in First Person from the viewpoint of the Battalion Communications Chief, "Mac," although it frequently shifts to Third Person in scenes where Mac is not personally present. The characters in the book come from a variety of backgrounds, and cover a broad range of American archetypes. The interaction of the characters as they learn to put aside their prejudices and biases to bond, developing "esprit de corps," is a primary theme of the novel. The book tells the story of how this diverse group came together to form an effective team, as...