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The Marines [Hardcover]

Simmons Edwin Howard (Author)

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Product Details

Hardcover: 359 pages
Publisher: Marine Corps Heritage (1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0883631989
ISBN-13: 978-0883631980
Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.5 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars More than the battles - the essence of the Corps, June 10, 1999

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This book is a meticulously compiled, beautifully crafted history of our nation's finest military force. It goes beyond the battles and looks at the minutiae that made Marines what they are - from weapons and recruiting posters, to sea stories and folklore, to the heroism and valor that have been hallmarks of the Marine Corps since 1775. Of the many books on this almost mythical institution that I have read, the best by far is this unique and all encompassing volume by one of the Marine Corps most prominent and loving chroniclers. Heritage is the thread that makes the Marines what they are - the tangible link between the first Sea Soldiers and the current Marines even now serving the flag in dangerous places like Kosovo. For those who hold the Corps sacred, this book should become the Holy Grail of Marine Corps histories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Get it Reprinted Quickly!, September 10, 1999

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A classy book that really does justice to the Marine Corps! I just discovered it recently while browsing and REALLY liked it because the Phantom picture on page 225 was a skillfull "one wheel up" landing by Maj. Carl E.R. Black with me in the back seat as the RIO. See http://teamchicago.com/USMC/30anny.htm for the story (we touched down twice!) and more pictures of this crash landing. Perhaps the caption will get updated in the next reprint!

Our squadron commander (VMFA-314) was Frank Petersen, author of "Into the Tiger's Jaw: America's First Black Marine Aviator - The Autobiography of Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen"

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the finest book ever written about the Corps!, July 15, 1999

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I served for 26 years and have read a great many books about Corps. This is THE MUST HAVE book of them all. There are pictures here that I have not seen anywhere else. It makes for a one stop chronical of all the major points of the Corps' history.

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This book was received in pristine condition, was sent to me right away, and was packaged in a way that would protect the book as much as possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure for ALL Marines!
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Published on July 25, 2002 by phoebe-smom

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
This book is absolutely amazing. This is a "must have" for every former and current Marine and military historians. You will be pleased with this one.

Published on February 20, 2002 by Phil Eggers

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Despite an aching back, I stood for over an hour this afternoon thumbing through the pages of this book at a local bookstore. It was outstanding. Read more

Published on September 30, 2001 by Frank Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars The Marine of Times Past, Today, & Time To Come
This is an amazing book worth giving any Marine or former Marine or any of those many people who are interested in the story of the United States Marines. Read more

Published on February 26, 2001 by Hall Hao Wang

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The world over, the word Marine defines something more than a soldier. Read the first page

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advanced amphibious assault vehicle, next commandant, legation guard, amphibious corps, landing gun, special operations capable, amphibian tractors, leather stock, amphibious ships, operational maneuver, amphibious assault ship, assistant commandant, defense battalions, colonel commandant, amphibious tank, aircraft groups, helicopter squadron

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Marine Corps, World War, Viet Nam, United States, Iwo Jima, Persian Gulf, Rick Mullen, Eric Long, San Diego, Korean War, Commandant's House, Camp Pendleton, North Vietnamese, Medal of Honor, Air Force, Dominican Republic, Viet Cong, Belleau Wood, Desert Storm, Fleet Marine Force, John Wayne, Naval Academy, New York, Wake Island, Archibald Henderson

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Born on the Fourth of July by Ron Kovic on page 284, and page 303

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