The United States Marines | A Pictorial History
Author - Lynn Montross
Year published - 1959
Published by - Rinehart
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
The Marines are a unique branch of our armed service. They are trained to fight at sea, on land and in the air, and, for this reason, they have reflected every era of American progress. In the days of the clipper ships when sea-borne commerce followed the flag, the "soldiers of the sea" policed foreign shores whenever the need arose, and their intervention was not considered an act of war. Even as late as the turn of the century, Marine officers took pride in their ability to organize gangplank expeditionary forces on an hour's notice.
Notes - No dust jacket Some wear and tear on cover and slight separation on spine cover
Author - Lynn Montross
Year published - 1959
Published by - Rinehart
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
The Marines are a unique branch of our armed service. They are trained to fight at sea, on land and in the air, and, for this reason, they have reflected every era of American progress. In the days of the clipper ships when sea-borne commerce followed the flag, the "soldiers of the sea" policed foreign shores whenever the need arose, and their intervention was not considered an act of war. Even as late as the turn of the century, Marine officers took pride in their ability to organize gangplank expeditionary forces on an hour's notice.
Notes - No dust jacket Some wear and tear on cover and slight separation on spine cover
Author - Lynn Montross
Year published - 1959
Published by - Rinehart
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - General Military History
Summary
The Marines are a unique branch of our armed service. They are trained to fight at sea, on land and in the air, and, for this reason, they have reflected every era of American progress. In the days of the clipper ships when sea-borne commerce followed the flag, the "soldiers of the sea" policed foreign shores whenever the need arose, and their intervention was not considered an act of war. Even as late as the turn of the century, Marine officers took pride in their ability to organize gangplank expeditionary forces on an hour's notice.
Notes - No dust jacket Some wear and tear on cover and slight separation on spine cover
