Treading Softly
Subtitle: U.S. Marines in China, 1819-1949
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Published: April 30, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780275970789
Subjects: Asian / Middle Eastern history: c 1500 to c 1900; Asian / Middle Eastern history: from c 1900 -; International relations; Naval forces & warfare; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Technology & Industrial Arts; Military; China; USA; Asia - General; Military - United States; Military Science; History / Military / General; Military - General; 19th century; History; History, Military; Marine Corps; United States; United States.
First sentence: As early as 1819, U.S. Navy ships had been visiting various parts of China.