Leathernecks: An Illustrated History of the United States

Leathernecks: An Illustrated History of the United States Marine Corps
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The authors of the highly regarded history The U.S. Marine Corps have written a new work that combines a lively, well-researched narrative with a generous selection of photographs and paintings, many in full color, and numerous maps to provide an illustrated history of the U.S. Marine Corps from its inception to the present day. The combination of a wealth of art, a substantial text, and a balanced perspective make the work unique in the literature of the Corps. Many of its illustrations have never before been published or have appeared only in black and white. Unlike other histories of the Corps, this one relies heavily on primary sources and original research.
The authors explain how and why a force that throughout the first century of its existence seldom exceeded the strength of an infantry regiment still managed to attain a strength greater than that of many armies, and developed what is arguably the world's most potent military mystique. Because the history of any institution is the product of the actions of the individuals contained within it, the book includes cameos of some of those who made exceptional contributions to the Corps' rich heritage. An introductory chapter outlines the evolution of marine forces from ancient times to the eve of the American Revolution. Neither a rehash of old histories nor a repeat of unsupported sea stories and fictional tales, this new study brings the Corps' history fully up to date.

LEATHERNECKS ~ Gold Medal winner for Military Non-Fiction category Military Writers Society of America 2008 Awards
Country USA
Brand US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781591140207
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer	Naval Institute Press
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781591140207
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Leathernecks: An Illustrated History of the United States Marine Corps

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