Merrill's Marauders - Couverture souple

Young, Edward M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846034035 ISBN 13 : 9781846034039

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Merrills Marauders were the first American Army infantry unit to fight in the China-Burma-India theatre, and one of the most renowned units to come out of World War II.

The Marauders established a lasting reputation for hard fighting and tenacity in the face of adversity, combating a determined enemy, some of the most difficult and disease-ridden terrain in the world, and a seemingly indifferent higher command. Pushed beyond the limit of their endurance, at the end of nearly six months of operations behind Japanese lines, the remaining Marauders were withdrawn from combat after suffering over 90% casualties. Because of its courageous actions, the unit received the very rare honour of having every member presented with a Bronze Star for gallantry.

This book explores the creation, training and combat experiences of the Marauders, one of the most famous units in the US Armys roll of honour.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Edward M. Young is a retired financial executive with a BA degree in Political Science from Harvard University and an MA from the University of Washington. In 2015 he received an MA in the History of Warfare from King's College, London and in 2020 completed a PhD in History at King's College. During his career he had assignments in New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He is the author of numerous books and articles on aviation history. He lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington.

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his work as an illustrator in 1983. He specializes in detailed historical reconstructions, and has illustrated Osprey titles on subjects as diverse as the Aztecs, the Ancient Greeks, Roman battle tactics, 19th-century American subjects, the modern Chinese Army, and the history of fortification. His work features in exhibitions and publications throughout the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846034035
• ISBN 13: 9781846034039
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Hook Adam
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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