Colonel Usmcr (82 results)

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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Few: A Tale of the Marines in the Near Future. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 64 pages. oversize, photos, maps. Like new in pictorial soft covers.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 22 PAGES, OVERSIZE, map, Very good in soft covers.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 311 pages, photos, appendices, index, Fine Hardcover First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Tight and clean, corners slightly bumped.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST PRINTING 1973. WRITTEN TEXT UNMARKED. EDGE WEAR TO COVERS.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. A nice copy. Clean text, solid binding. Slight rubbing and toning. original 1973 edition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1973 printing. Softcover. Shelf wear/chipping. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. 156 pages, illustrations, maps; 27 cm.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (United States Marine Corps, history) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Illus. , maps; 643 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 178 pages, illustrated, index, Fine hardcover in Very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 178 pages, illustrated, index, Fine hardcover in Very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 311 pages, photos, index, Fine hardcover first edition. Inscribed by Colonel William McCahill. Inscribed by Author(s).

paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Binding is tight. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 321 pages, photos, Very good trade paper (first edition). Former library but not abused. Has library card pocket in the rear and remnants of label on spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Tight solid binding, very slight edge and corner wear, no markings. Embroidered cover patch is bright and undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Spine is cracked at front endpaper, and title page. Covers have some wear around edges, and some small stains. Endpapers are yellowing. Spine is fading, and beginning to chip.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Silk Chutes and Hard Fighting: US. Marine Corps Parachute Units in World War II is a brief narrative of the development, deployment, and eventual demise of Marine parachute units during World War II. It is published to honor the veterans of these special units and for the information of those interested in Marine parachutists and the events in which they participated. This covers the Marine Corps' flirtation with airborne operations during World War II. The various offices of the Marine Corps Historical Center yielded additional primary materials. The Reference Section holds biographical data on most key individuals, as well as files on specific units. The Oral History Section has a number of pertinent interviews, the most significant being Lieutenant General Joseph C. Burger, Major General Marion L. Dawson, General Gerald C. Thomas, and Brigadier General Robert H. Williams. The Personal Papers Section has several collections pertaining to the parachute program. Among the most useful were the papers of Eldon C.Anderson, Eric Hammel, Nolen Marbrey, John C. McQueen, Peter Ortiz, and George R. Stallings. A number of secondary sources proved helpful. Marine Corps publications include Charles L. Updegraph, Jr's. U.S. Marine Corps Special Units of World War II, Major John L. Zimmerman's The Guadalcanal Campaign, Major John N. Rentz's Bougainville and the Northern Solomons, and Isolation of Rabaul by Henry I.Shaw, Jr. and Major DouglasT. Kane. A valuable work on the overall American parachute program during the war is William B. Breuer's Geronimo! The Marine Corps Gazette and Leatherneck contain a number of articles describing the parachute units and their campaigns. Ken Haney's An Annotated Bibliography of USMC Paratroopers in World War II provides a detailed listing of sources, to include Haney's own extensive list of publications on the subject. Many Marine parachutists graciously provided interviews, news clippings, photographs, and other sources for this work. Colonel Dave E. Severance, secretary/treasurer of the Association of Survivors, was especially obliging in culling material from his extensive files. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 311 pages, photos, appendices, index, Fine Hardcover First edition. Inscribed by the author: To Tim and Family - Best wishes from one of the 5th R.O.C. writers. It's been a long time since '41 and Quantico. Good luck. BILL McCAHILL, Nov. 66, Colonel, USMCR. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The story of the Marine Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment, which became known as Det One, is an extraordinary tale. On its face, the story would not rate a minute's glance. One small group of Marines, about a hundred in number, formed, trained, and went to war. 1his all happened as the nation was 18 months into the Global War on Terrorism and as the Marine Corps was deploying I Marine Expeditionary Force in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Yet the story behind the basic facts is not only far more intricate and fascinating, with dramatic episodes and intrepid characters from the Pentagon to Camp Pendleton. it portended great significance for the Marine Corps. What makes the Det One story extraordinary is the shift in Marine Corps policy that brought it about, the maturation of the special operations capabilities of forward-deployed Marine expeditionary units that made it possible, and the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of the Marines and Navy Corpsmen who manned it. Although Det One has passed now into the history books, its legacy survives in the formation of Marine Corps Special Operations Command and in the lessons learned and experiences of its members, who now continue to serve in dozens of units. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mention the Korean War and almost immediately it evokes the memory of Marines at Pusan, Inchon, Chasin Reservoir, or the Punchbowl. Americans everywhere remember the Marine Corps' combat readiness, courage, and military skills that were largely responsible for the success of these early operations in 1950-1951. Not as dramatic or well-known are the important accomplishments of the Marines during the latter part of the Korean War. In March 1952 the 1st Marine Division redeployed from the East- Central front to West Korea. This new sector, nearly 35 miles in length, anchored the far western end of I Corps and was one of the most critical of the entire Eighth Army line. Here the Marines blocked the enemy's goal of penetrating to Seoul; the South Korean capital. Northwest of the Marine Main Line of Resistance, less than five miles distant, lay Panmunjom, site of the sporadic truce negotiations. Defense of their strategic area exposed the Marines to continuous and deadly Communist probes and limited objective attacks. These bitter and costly contests for key outposts bore such names as Bunker Hill, the Hook, the Nevadas (Carson-Reno-Vegas), and Boulder City. For the ground Marines, supported by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing squadrons, the fighting continued until the last day of the war, 27 July 1953. The Korean War marked the first real test of Free World solidarity in the face of Communist force. In repulsing this attempted Communist aggression, the United Nations, led by the United States, served notice that it would not hesitate to aid those nations whose freedom and independence were under attack. As events have subsequently proven, holding the line against Communist encroachment is a battle whose end is not yet in sight. Enemy aggression may explode brazenly upon the world scene, with an overt act of invasion, as it did in Korea in June 1950, or it may take the form of a murderous guerrilla war as it has more recently, for over a decade, in Vietnam. Whatever guise the enemy of the United States chooses or wherever he draws his battleline, he will find the Marines with their age- old answer. Today, as in the Korean era, Marine Corps readiness and professionalism are prepared to apply the cutting edge against any threat to American security. This is the concluding volume of a five-part series dealing with operations of United States Marines in Korea between 2 August 1950 and 27 July 1953. Volume V provides a definitive account of operations of the 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during 1952-1953, the final phase of the Korean War. At this time the division operated under Eighth U.S. Army in Korea {EUSAK) control in the far western sector of I Corps, while Marine aviators and squadrons functioned as a component of the Fifth Air Force (FAF). The period covered by this history begins in March 1952, when the Marine division moved west to occupy positions defending the approaches to Seoul, the South Korean capital, As it had for most of the war the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, operating under FAF, flew close support missions not only for the Marines but for as many as 19 other Allied frontline divisions. Included in the narrative is a detailed account of Marine POWs, a discussion of the new defense mission of Marine units in the immediate postwar period, and an evaluation of Marine Corps contributions to the Korean War. Marines, both ground and aviation, comprised an integral part of the United Nations Command in Korea. Since this is primarily a Marine Corps history, actions of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force are presented only in sufficient detail to place Marine operations in their proper perspective. The original text and artwork have been used in this publication; occasionally there may be instances of imperfections with these old texts (i.e., blurred or missing pages, poor image quality). Thi Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.