Robert Leckie books in order
United States Marine and author
- Lived
- 1920–2001
- Books
- 22
Robert Leckie published 5 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 5 children's books and 5 other books, beginning with Helmet for My Pillow (1957).
Updated September 2026
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Helmet for My Pillow
Robert Leckie's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Helmet for My Pillow (1957)
The Battle for Iwo Jima (1967)
Strong Men Armed (1969)
Forged in Blood (1982)
Okinawa (1995)
Non-fiction in order
The March to Glory (1960)
The Wars of America (1967)
None Died in Vain (1990)
George Washington's War (1992)
From Sea to Shining Sea (1993)
The Wars of America/from 1900 to 1992 (Wars of America) (1993)
A Few Acres of Snow (1999)
Children's books in order
The War in Korea, 1950-1953 (1963)
The Story of World War Ii (1964)
The Story of Football (1965)
Great American Battles (1968)
The World Turned Upside Down (1972)
Other books in order
Conflict (1962)
Challenge for the Pacific (1965)
American and Catholic (1970)
Delivered from Evil (1987)
Delivered from Evil: The Saga of World War II (1988)
Film and TV adaptations
- The PacificTV · from Helmet for My Pillow
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About Robert Leckie
Robert Hugh Leckie was an American author and journalist. After serving in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, Leckie worked as a writer and newspaperman, eventually writing more than 40 books, both non-fiction and fiction. His war memoir Helmet for My Pillow, along with Eugene B. Sledge's With the Old Breed, formed the basis for the HBO's 2010 television series The Pacific. In the series, Leckie is portrayed by James Badge Dale.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Robert Leckie FAQ
- How many books has Robert Leckie written?
- Robert Leckie published 5 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 5 children's books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Leckie's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Helmet for My Pillow.
- What is Robert Leckie's last book?
- A Few Acres of Snow (1999).
- What is Robert Leckie's most famous book?
- Helmet for My Pillow (1957) is Robert Leckie's most widely read book.
- Which Robert Leckie books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Helmet for My Pillow (as The Pacific, TV).
- Can I read Robert Leckie's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Robert Leckie are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.