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The March Up: Taking Baghdad with the United States Marines Paperback – October 12, 2004

by Bing West (Author), Ray L. Smith (Author), John Keegan (Introduction)

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With unprecedented access and previously unreported detail, here is a first hand account of the 22-day march to Baghdad that takes you behind the scenes and to the front line...

No one reporting on the war in Iraq had the unique battlefield clearance afforded the authors of this dramatic eyewitness account. Unlike embedded journalists confined to a single unit, West and Smith acquired a captured yellow SUV and joined with whatever unit was leading the assault every day of the fight. The result is a report of what really happened from the heart of the action unlike anything you’ll read anywhere else.

“While we will move swiftly and aggressively against those who resist, we will treat all others with decency, demonstrating chivalry and soldierly compassion for people who have endured a lifetime under Saddam’s oppression.”—Major General J.N. Mattis, 1st Marine Division, Commanding

Here is the story that can be told only by those who actually witnessed the action of the famed 1st Marine Division’s march on Baghdad, from the shaky beginning of U.S. operations in southern Iraq to the capture of U.S. prisoners, the misreported “fierce Iraqi resistance,” and the aggressive assaults that led to a quick and decisive victory.

With over a half century of military and combat experience between them, bestselling author F. J. “Bing” West and Major General Ray L. Smith, USMC (Ret.), combine expert military analysis with dramatic battlefield reporting. They bring the reader on a march that ended in victory—but was shadowed by second-guessing, unexpected reversals, and the threat of catastrophe.

With access to three-star generals in the command centers and to privates in the field, the authors reveal how the strategic plan played out in battle, showing what went well and what failed, and detailing power struggles for military and political control never reported. The result is destined to become the definitive account of ground warfare in Iraq.

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“Smith and West deliver a balanced and unblinking account that will certainly become one of the standard texts on the second Gulf War….As a result, this book is a sort of microscope-telescope hybrid, moving seamlessly through many levels: Here is the division commander's view of the fight, the regiment commander's view, the battalion commander's view, the company commander's view—and the corporal's view, slugging it out on the ground at the head of a fire team….The March Up should be required reading for everyone serving in the armed forces—and for anyone exercising policy influence over the institution they serve.”—Washington Post Book World

"It is one thing to know about Marines. It is another to know the sting of battle. To tell the true story of combat up close and personal, the authors must be there on the scene with the Marines in action ... That is exactly what the reader gets in The March Up.... An excellent look at Marine combat at its best in the 21st century."—Marine Corps Gazette

“This is the face of war as only those who have fought it can describe it.”—Senator John McCain

“This book will stand as the definitive account about the nature of ground combat as we enter the 21st century. A gripping and honest account of war as told by two distinguished veterans.”—James Schlesinger, former Secretary of Defense and former Director of Central Intelligence

“An important and unflinching chronicle of contemporary warfare. Regardless of one’s position on the war in Iraq—on any war—The March Up speaks with authority and legitimacy and cuts to the very bone to reveal the experience of the modern fighting infantryman.” —General Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Ret.), former Commander in Chief, Central Command

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DENTED ACCESS AND PREVIOUSLY UNREPORTED DETAIL, HERE IS A FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF THE 22-DAY MARCH TO BAGHDAD THAT TAKES YOU BEHIND THE SCENES AND TO THE FRONT LINE.

No one reporting on the war in Iraq had the unique battlefield clearance afforded the authors of this dramatic eyewitness account. Unlike embedded journalists confined to a single unit, West and Smith acquired a captured yellow SUV and joined with whatever unit was leading the assault every day of the fight. The result is a report of what really happened from the heart of the action unlike anything youll read anywhere else.

While we will move swiftly and aggressively against those who resist, we will treat all others with decency, demonstrating chivalry and soldierly compassion for people who have endured a lifetime under Saddams oppression.Major General J.N. Mattis, 1st Marine Division, Commanding

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Bantam; Reprint edition (October 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553382691
ISBN-13: 978-0553382693
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Customer Reviews: 16 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2271 in Naval Military History
- #1059 in Iraq War History (Books)
- #2169 in Military Strategy History (Books)

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Lonach34

Recommended

December 7, 2016

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The authors, a pair of former Marines, one a general and the other, an infantry Captain who later served as assistant Secretary of Defense, are well qualified to comment on this action. Both have earned their stripes as ground pounders, and know that in the current Mideast situations bombing the daylights out of opponents will never take the place of infantry who will be their opponents "best friend or worst enemy."
There are a lot of insights here about Gen Mattis, currently a proposed nominee for Secretary of Defense.

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NGNEER

Okay but not a favorite

October 8, 2013

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I enjoy military books. My son is in the military as was my father. This one is full of a lot of inside discussion of the valorous work our Marines did and do for us. This book does remind us that we must try to live as though we are worth of the sacrifices made for us. But it is uneven and choppy. It is the kind of book you read and then leave behind someplace you are staying or visiting for someone else to read. A diversion, but not important.

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Leftbank

Excellent Account of the 2003 Invasion of Iraq

January 1, 2011

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This is an excellent account of the invasion of Iraq from the line of departure to the taking of Baghdad from the Marine perspective. While I disagree with the authors about the reasons for attacking Iraq (I don't think we should have) Bing West and Ray Smith have the ability to provide the Regimental Combat Team and Divisional perspective of the war and, more important to me, the perspective of the enlisted Marines and field grade officers who actually did the fighting, killing and dying. I was particularly impressed with their acknowledgement of those Marines who gave their lives. I remember the TV pundits (retired colonels and generals) who questioned a number of aspects of the effort. It was very informative to read the comments of someone who was there, on the ground. Thanks.

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Barry Floyd

Awesome book

July 14, 2019

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This book is awesome to say the least. I was apart of one of the units in this book. Mr. West is spot on his writings of what we went thru. He grabs you from the beginning and doesn't let you go till your done reading this book. Also you might want to read the follow up to this book also.

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Barry

SEMPER FI

November 27, 2015

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Dust,dirt,danger,short rounds,incoming,friendly fire,m.r.e.s,air support,thirst,cunning,idiocy,fortitude,luck,good& bad,fatigue& pain,determination,accomplishment,hillarity,bravery,heroism and death can be shared with the Marines on their 900 Klicks to Baghdad to rid the world of a murdering tyrant.GO "DEVIL DOGS!"

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GW Mc Donald Jr

Great account of the men and the timeshistory like you shared the treck

October 2, 2018

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Like sitting next to Bing West on the way to Baghdad. Well dicribed colorful a great read

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Dmax1

Great Insights.

March 4, 2014

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Just read it. Bing West gets you there. And Ray, both Vietnam era marines... They had mud. These guys had dust..

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Patricia Bates

The Marines are faithful

October 2, 2013

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Bless those Marines. I want to be on their side if trouble comes. The book gives a better view that what we get through the national press.
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