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Semper Fidelis (Macmillan Wars of the United States) (The Macmillan Wars of the United States) (Paperback)

by Allan R. Millett (Author) "The origin of marines as seagoing soldiers is lost in antiquity, but the modern genesis of marines dates from the European naval wars of the..." (more)
Key Phrases: landing party infantry, advanced base force, advanced base duty, Marine Corps, United States, Navy Department (more...)

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Paperback: 845 pages
Publisher: Free Press; Rev Exp edition (November 11, 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 002921596X
ISBN-13: 978-0029215968
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,061,546 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The origin of marines as seagoing soldiers is lost in antiquity, but the modern genesis of marines dates from the European naval wars of the seventeenth century. Read the first page

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landing party infantry, advanced base force, advanced base duty, advanced base mission, expeditionary duty, expeditionary battalions, amphibious warfare mission, tentative manual, naval advanced base, treaty services, cave warfare, yard commandants, amphibious assault mission, base force concept, legation guard, future amphibious operations, pacification war, interservice relations, barracks detachments, amphibious shipping, amphibious warfare doctrine, contingency supplies, barracks commanders, readiness mission, ships detachments

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Marine Corps, United States, Navy Department, State Department, General Board, War Department, Eighth Army, Royal Navy, Fleet Marine Force, Archibald Henderson, Infantry Division, New York, Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor, San Diego, Great Britain, South Vietnam, Holland Smith, Khe Sanh, Parris Island, Quang Nam, South Korea, Guantanamo Bay, Belleau Wood, General Smith

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5.0 out of 5 stars Opinion of Marine Corps History Instructor, US Naval Academy, September 4, 2002

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This review is from: Semper Fidelis: The History of the United States Marine Corps: The Revised and Expanded Edition (Hardcover)

Absolutely the single most impressive volume on Marine Corps history! After teaching History of the U.S. Marine Corps for over two years at the U.S. Naval Academy, I can honestly say that nothing else in print even comes close to Allan Millett's Semper Fidelis. To all Marines... this is what we SHOULD know about our history -- not just the propaganda and minutia. To everyone else... read this book to understand us and our institution -- you will not be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best single sources on Marine Corps history, June 14, 2001

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A must read by all Marines, future Marines, or just Marine fans. An easy read that is stacked full of the stuff that made the Marine Corps legend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC! All warriors should read!, August 25, 1999

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As a former student of Dr. Millett's I've come to expect first-rate research with tremendous story-telling skills to complement his works. This book will not disappoint. From the amature to the serious historian, this work is a text-book example of how to tell a story without bogging the reader down in irrelevent detail. Every serious military professional should read this text to gain an appreciation for the missions, traditions, and legacy that the Corps has given this nation. If you don't know why the Marines are regarded as the foremost shock troops in the world, you'll understand after reading this fine work. There's a reason why the Marines are always "first in, last out"! LtCol. R. McQuiston, OHANG

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This book is one of the best history books I have read. I'm not a Marine, nor have I served in any of the armed forces, so I began reading the retired colonel's book with a... Read more

Published on August 7, 2006 by J. Carson

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated now, a bit too one-eyed, but still very good!
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