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Alpha Bravo Delta Guide to the U.S. Marine Corps (Alpha Bravo Delta Guides) [Paperback]

Frederick M. Franks Jr. (Author), Clifton G. Ganyard (Author)

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Series: Alpha Bravo Delta Guides | Publication Date: June 3, 2003

A complete overview of the U.S. Marines-from the origins and complete histories to the battles and weaponry.

Here are comprehensive accounts and descriptions of the battles, weaponry, and personnel, from the enlisted man to the top-ranking officers-featuring fascinating detail on the bloodiest battles, the greatest successes and most devastating setbacks, and much more.

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Here are comprehensive accounts and descriptions of the battles, weaponry, and personnel, from the enlisted man to the top-ranking officers-featuring fascinating detail on the bloodiest battles, the greatest successes and most devastating setbacks, and much more.

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About the Author

en. Frederick M. Franks, Jr. (ret.), held many field commands during his career, including commanding the VII Corps during Operation Desert Storm in Kuwait. He co-wrote Into the Storm with Tom Clancy.

Barrett Tillman is the author of more than 27 books on the military and aviation. He won the Contributor's Award from the American Aviation Historical Society.

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Alpha (June 3, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028644964
ISBN-13: 978-0028644967
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,640,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The development of modern marine forces was prompted by early European colonial expansion. Read the first page

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other marine officers, brevet promotions, naval brigade, aviation force, expeditionary brigade, combat base, marine companies, marine corps, aerial support, diplomatic quarter, casualties numbered, marine forces, aircraft group

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United States, Khe Sanh, Medal of Honor, Second World War, First World War, Iwo Jima, Marine Aircraft Wing, American Marines, Amphibious Corps, Mexican War, South Carolina, Infantry Division, New York, Continental Navy, Great Britain, Raider Battalion, South Vietnam, Belleau Wood, Continental Marines, Dominican Republic, New Orleans, Smedley Butler, Guantanamo Bay, Parris Island, Persian Gulf

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