The Marines (Hardcover)

by Edwin Simmons (Editor), Edwin Howard Simmons (Author), J. Robert Moskin (Author) "The world over, the word Marine defines something more than a soldier..." (more)
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Product Description
A compelling tribute to the United States Marine Corps from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. This comprehensive chronology examines the Corps’ history in synch with that of The United States. Includes over 600 moving, full-color photographs alongside insightful text from renowned service men. Also features:

- A condensed historical timeline
- A beautiful blue padded cover
- A special section honoring thirty-one remarkable men who have led the Corps
- A large format
- And much more!

Truly a magnificent work of art to be treasured and passed through the generations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 359 pages
• Publisher: Universe; illustrated edition edition (October 13, 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: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #365,055 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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"

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.