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One of the great defining moments in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps is their participation in World War I. It is a story of exceptional heroism and significant operational achievements as well some lessons learned the hard way. Two marines well known for their achievements in uniform as well as with the pen have recorded this rich history in a way that only insiders can. General Simmons and Colonel Alexander have recounted the events in great detail, capturing the spirit that earned the Marines in World War I the sobriquet Devil dogs, while providing an important combat study worthy of attention by veterans and neophytes alike. Names like Belleau Wood, Soissons, and St. Mihiel resonate today, nearly a century later, and Simmons and Alexander leave no doubt as to why. Hand-to-hand combat as seen through the lenses of a gas mask is accompanied by cogent analysis and thought-provoking assessments of this unique war and its impact on the U.S. Marine Corps. About the AuthorsBrig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons served in the Marine Corps for 36 years from 1942 and is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He also served the Corps for seventeen years as a civilian, including many years as Director of Marine Corps History and Museums. Col. Joseph H. Alexander served in the Marine Corps for 28 years and fought in Vietnam. He has helped produce 25 military documentaries for cable television and was chief historian on the exhibit design team for the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Brig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons served in the Marine Corps for thirty-six years, serving in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He is the author of the Korean War novel Dog Company Six and The United States Marines: A History, among other publications. He died in May 2007. Col. Joseph H. Alexander served in the Marine Corps for twenty-eight years and fought in Vietnam. He is the author of the award winning Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa and has helped produce twenty-five military documentaries for television. He lives in Asheville, NC.
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Vendeur : Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Fine. 296 pages; 6 x 9". N° de réf. du vendeur 118043
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Vendeur : HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.1. N° de réf. du vendeur G1591148316I3N10
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Etat : Used - Very Good. 2011. Paperback. Pap. Slight shelf-wear. Very Good. N° de réf. du vendeur SOL27461
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Vendeur : Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. 2011. Paperback. New. N° de réf. du vendeur P005850
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Vendeur : Gold Country Books, Sacramento, CA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : New. New. Pristine, unmarked. 14 maps, 24 pages of illustrations. The title refers to the June 1918 attack on Belleau Wood, where the Marines advanced through a wheat field on the way to the objective. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box. N° de réf. du vendeur 014067
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