author
Joseph H. Alexander
1938–2014
A retired Marine colonel turned acclaimed military historian, he wrote vivid, deeply researched books on the U.S. Marine Corps and amphibious warfare. His work blends frontline experience with a storyteller’s feel for drama and detail.
3 Audiobooks
Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa
by Joseph H. Alexander
The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa
by Joseph H. Alexander
Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima
by Joseph H. Alexander
About the author
After serving for 29 years in the United States Marine Corps as an assault amphibian officer, Joseph H. Alexander built a second career as a respected military historian. Reliable sources describe him as a retired Marine colonel, a graduate of the Naval War College, and the author of numerous works on Marine Corps and naval history.
His books include well-known studies such as Edson's Raiders, Utmost Savagery, and other histories of Pacific War campaigns and amphibious operations. He was also recognized by the U.S. Naval Institute, which notes honors including Naval Institute Author of the Year and Naval History Author of the Year.
Born on January 24, 1938, and dying on September 28, 2014, he is remembered for writing history with both professional expertise and a clear sense of the people inside the battles. For readers interested in military history, his work offers a practical insider’s eye as well as strong narrative drive.