Battle History of the United States Marine Corps, 1775-1945 Contributor(s): Clark, George B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476679819 ISBN-13: 9781476679815 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - United States - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
Dewey: 359.960 |
LCCN: 2020303076 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (1.05 lbs) 262 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Designed as a reference work for those interested in the combat history of the U.S. Marine Corps, this book describes the engagements from the formation of the Continental Marines to the Corps' great exercise at the Battle of Okinawa. Organized chronologically, the individual skirmishes illustrate how each of the Marine Corps' engagements contributed to the formation and evolution of the United States. Persons and divisions of note are mentioned, including key players, commanders and medal recipients. |