Proud to Be a Marine: Stories of Strength and Courage from the Few and the Proud Contributor(s): Kelly, C. Brian (Author), Smyer, Ingrid (With) |
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ISBN: 1492636584 ISBN-13: 9781492636588 Publisher: Cumberland House OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - United States - Biography & Autobiography | Military |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2016053270 |
Series: Proud to Be |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 416 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Celebrate the Legacy of the Marines Behind one of the most celebrated military branches in America are the often little-known actions of its brave warriors. Proud to be a Marine amplifies the human voices amidst the cannon blasts and gun fire -- from the American Revolution to modern day -- and provides fresh insight that will inspire and excite those interested in the proud legacy of the Marines... This one of a kind collection includes:
From the shores of Tripoli to the careful action against deadly IEDs in the Middle East, the anecdotal back stories of these upstanding Marines are proof they have always been ready, and always the "First to Fight." |
Contributor Bio(s): Kelly, C. Brian: - C. BRIAN KELLY, a prize-winning journalist, is cofounder of Montpelier Publishing and a former editor for Military History magazine. He is also a lecturer in newswriting at the University of Virginia. Kelly's articles have appeared in Reader's Digest, Friends, Yankee, Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, and other magazines. He is the author of several books on American history and resides in Charlottesville, Virginia. |