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~ 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)
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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: #936,166 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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