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U.S.Marine Corps, 1941-45
Gordon L. Rottman
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Description for U.S.Marine Corps, 1941-45
Paperback. This book describes and analyzes the history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the US Marines during the Second World War, in particular their role in the bloody recapture of Pacific Islands held by the Japanese, such as Iwo Jima and Guadal Canal. Illustrator(s): Chappell, Mike. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSP; 3JJH; HBJK; HBJM; HBWQ; JWD; JWF; JWM; JWTU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 252 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
While the US Marine Corps was one of the smallest of American armed services in World War II, its contribution to the final victory cannot be overstated. The US Marine Corps may have only comprised 5 percent of America's armed forces, but it suffered 10 percent of all World War II combat casualties. Above all, he amphibious nature of the war in the Pacific imposed on the Marine Corps greater tasks than any it had ever before been called upon to perform. This title details the organization, weapons and equipment of the US Marines of World War II.
While the US Marine Corps was one of the smallest of American armed services in World War II, its contribution to the final victory cannot be overstated. The US Marine Corps may have only comprised 5 percent of America's armed forces, but it suffered 10 percent of all World War II combat casualties. Above all, he amphibious nature of the war in the Pacific imposed on the Marine Corps greater tasks than any it had ever before been called upon to perform. This title details the organization, weapons and equipment of the US Marines of World War II.
Product Details
Publisher
Osprey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Series
Elite
Condition
New
Weight
221g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855324978
SKU
V9781855324978
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Ref
99-15
About Gordon L. Rottman
Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group until reassigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70. He entered the Texas Army National Guard in 1974 and was the full-time Operations Sergeant of 2nd Bn., 143rd ... Read more
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