Marines
Subtitle: an illustrated history : the US Marine Corps from 1775 to the twenty-first century
By: Chester G. Hearn with contributions by Dick Camp
Contributors: Camp, Richard D., author
Edition: New edition.
Publisher: Quatro Publishing Group; Zenith Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780760347225; 9780760359969
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: History; United States. Marine Corps; United States
Other titles: US Marine Corps from 1775 to the twenty-first century
Description: "Leathernecks are respected as the elite on countless battlefields around the world; see how they have earned it. The United States Marine Corps's history is one built on tenacity. A handful of bedraggled and unappreciated ships' guards known as Continental Marines more than 230 years ago grew to become, in the twenty-first century, a superb, multi-functional, ready-response force combining ground, air, and sea power.With their own ships, aircraft, and special operations capability, Marines have become the most versatile, self-sufficient, all-encompassing, ready-response warriors on the planet. They fly fighter-bombers, helicopters, and surveillance planes, and are equipped with the very best weapons and gear.The transformation has never been smooth. Besides fighting on distant shores or quelling disturbances at home, the Marines have had to battle against penurious politicians and interservice rivals. The constant pressure to be the best created a special bonda a fellowship of valora that has made Marines determined fighters, continuously modifying their doctrine to respond to the evolving global war on terrorism. Marines: An Illustrated History is packed full of dramatic action photographs, paintings, and detailed maps. Learn how Marines are uniquely trained in amphibious warfare and organized into highly mobile attack groups operating from specially designed ships. Not just a recap of the history of the Marines, the Corps's exploits since 2007 are profiled in an all-new chapter.Get an up-close, personal view of why the toughest warriors in the world are proud to claim the title of United States Marine."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Notes: First edition published in 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-220) and index.
Table of contents: title: Birth of the Corps 1775-1815; title: A century of development 1814-1898; title: The challenging years 1898-1940; title: Crisis in the Pacific 1941-1943; title: Island-hopping in the Pacific 1943-1945; title: Cold War: Korea 1945-1960; title: Cold War: Vietnam 1961-2006; title: Moving toward the future; title: Sustaining the force in the twenty-first century.