1998, ISBN: 1557508402

[EAN: 9781557508409], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis MD U.S.A.], History|Reference, History|United States|General, Political Science|International Relatio… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781557508409], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Naval Institute Press, Annapolis MD U.S.A.], History|Reference, History|United States|General, Political Science|International Relations|General, History|Maritime, Biography & Autobiography|Military, History|Military|Naval, History|Military|General, History|Study & Teaching, Political Science|Peace, History|Military|United States, Jacket, Since its somewhat confused beginnings in November 1775 when the Second Continental Congress almost absentmindedly authorized two battalions of American marines, the U.S. Marine Corps has participated in all the nation's wars from the American Revolution through Desert Storm. This compact yet complete study focuses on the big wars but never slights events in between: the little wars, campaigns, punitive expeditions, showings of the flag, protection of American lives and property, and humanitarian missions that help define the corps. Nor does the author neglect the intermittent but never-ending fight for the corps's survival at home where it faces periodic challenges from Army, Navy, Air Force, and on occasion, unfriendly presidents. This third edition brings the popular and accessible history fully up to date. Because the previous edition left off at 1975, new chapters have been added to cover the tumultuous events of the last quarter-century, including Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Bangladesh, Somalia, and Haiti. Other chapters have been revised in light of new scholarship. Edwin Howard Simmons (1921–2007) was a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General. He was a career officer who served in combat during three wars — including landing at Inchon and fighting at the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. He was renowned as the official Marine Corps historian, being called "the collective memory of the Marine Corps". His 1974 book The United States Marines: A History became a seminal reference text. This title would have four editions released before his death to account for troop actions into the 21st century as well as to reflect new historical information developed after release of earlier editions. The copy for sale is from the third Edition of 1998. xii + 366pp + 18pp of B&W photographs. Charles H. Waterhouse (1924–2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor renowned for using United States Marine Corps historical themes as the motif for his works. His art spans subjects from Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the U. S. Marines to present day topics. Throughout his career, he created over 500 pieces for the Marine Corps art collection. One of his illustrations was used as front of this dust jacket cover and he drew the maps for actions described in this book. Hardcover has red cloth boards with gold lettering on spine, in a Fine (As New) dust jacket. Jacket protected in plastic cover. Book opens as if never read. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. No ownership markings, indicates always privately owned. Copyrights 1974, 1976, & 1998. Both book and jacket printed in U.S.A. Stated First Printing, although printline indicates 2nd printing in '98. ISBN: 1-95750-840-2. LCCN: 98-29, Books<

1998, ISBN: 9781557508409

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366 Seiten; paperback Dasie Buecher Nr.1 kundenfreundlich und kundenorientierter Online-Shop 100% Geprüfte Artikel sofort verfügbar. Buch in sehr gutem Zustand (Sehr Gut). Willkommen und Vielen Dank für Ihren Einkauf. Direktversand durch Dasie. Preis inkl. MwSt R8_1-BO3-02-006-G Versand D: 2,99 EUR The United States Marines: A History history general corps / Special & elite forces USA Naval forces & warfare History: specific events & topics HISTORY Military United States Special and elite forces United States of America, USA Naval forces and warfare History: specific events and topics, [PU:Naval Institute Press,]<