Language: English
Published by History and Museums Division, US Marine Corps, Washington DC, 1977
Seller: Rattlesnake Books, London, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Tight and unread softcover; black & white photographs and maps; pp. 89. Lists of actions, unit organisation, equipment etc. Minor shelf wear. Many other US unit histories available.
Published by Historical Division Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1972
Seller: Wm Burgett Bks and Collectibles, San diego, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. CLEAN near fine 1972 paper back.
Published by GPO/History and Museums Division Headquarters, 1977., 1977
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Light corner and edge wear. Interior pages are lightly age tanned, but clean. Previous bookstore label on FEP at bottom corner.
Published by U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters, History and Museums Division, 1972
Seller: TotalitarianMedia, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Special Marine Corps Units of World War II. Updegraph, Charles L. U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters, History and Museums Division, Washington, D.C., 1972. 106p. magazine size stapled paperback, covers bumped/scuffed/creased, binding tight, text clean--11.50.
Published by GPO/History and Museums Division Headquarters, 1977., 1977
Condition: Good. Good condition. (World War II History, MarineCorps, Military 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. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Published by History & Museums, Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps - Washington, DC, 1977
Seller: Stan Clark Military Books, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 106 pages, oversize, maps, photos, appendices. Very good plus in soft covers. Includes Marine Raider Battalion, Raiders, parachute battalion, glider group, barrage balloon Squadrons, Defense Battalions, etc.
Published by History And Museums Division Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps, Washington, D. C., 1977
Seller: KULTURAs books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Softcover in glossy illustrated wraps. 1977 reprint edition. Book is crisp and clean, with faint ownership stamp on front cover. Map and photo illustrations. 4to. 105 pp.
Published by History and Museums Division, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., 1977
Seller: Classic Books and Ephemera, IOBA, Lansdowne, PA, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Paperback. Condition: Very Good -. x, 105 pages: maps, illustrations; 27 cm. Paperback with illustrated cover. Cover title: Special Marine Corps Units of World War II. In Very Good- Condition: cover is rubbed; lower corners of cover slightly creased; former owner's note on date and cost of purchase inside front cover; slight discoloration on title page and final 3 pages; otherwise, clean and solid.
Published by USGPO, 1977
Seller: Boomer's Books, Weare, NH, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Reprint. A clean tightly bound copy in red pictorial wrappers showing some edge and corner wear, some small creases to covers.
Published by GPO/History and Museums Division Headquarters, 1977., 1977
Seller: Military Books, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fine. 105p. Maps. Photos. Examines Raider, Parachute, Glider, Barrage Balloon, & Defense Battalions. Red Large wraps. Fine Copy.
Published by GPO, 1977., 1977
Seller: Military Books, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None. 105p. Maps. Photos. Examines Raider, Parachute, Glider, Barrage Balloon, & Defense Battalions. Red cover. Large wraps. Fine Copy. Book.
Publication Date: 1977
Seller: Battleground Books, Yorktown, VA, U.S.A.
Condition: very good. Very good softbound copy. 105p.
Published by History and Museums Division, Washington D. C., 1977
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Softcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in wraps. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
ISBN 10: 1482342065 ISBN 13: 9781482342062
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
US$ 32.51
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Special Marine Corps Units of World War II is a brief narrative of the experimental special units organized by the Marine Corps for World War II. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Published by History and Museum Division, 1977
Seller: Antiquariaat van Starkenburg, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
cloth, 105 pp, ills. Perfect copy.
Published by historical Division USMC. Washington 1972, 1972
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition comb-binding As New lge. octavo x + 103pp., b/w plates, maps, appends., Brief narrative of experimental special purpose units organized by the Marine Corps for WW2. During the war a variety of new and experimental units were organized by Marine Corps to enhance the capabilities of the Corps. This historical reference tells of the development, deployment, & eventual demise of the five types of special units: raiders, parachutists, glider forces, barrage balloon squadrons, and base defense battalions.
Published by Washington: Historical Division Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps, 1972
Seller: BookLovers of Bath, Peasedown St. John, BATH, United Kingdom
US$ 69.22
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback (No Dust Wrapper.). Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: Gently rubbed at the edges of the spine and wrappers of all three pamphlets; Paperback; Measures 10½" x 8" (0.9 kg); U. S. Marine Corps Special Units of World War II; A Brief History of the 12th Marines (Charles R. Smith); The United States Marines on Iwo Jima the Battle and the Flag Raising (Bernard C. Nalty); With 1945 1st Issue Stamped Envelope; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #205330 ||.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 124. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1972 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 124.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 120. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1977 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 120.
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1977
Seller: Antiquariat ABATON oHG, München, Germany
Updegraph, Charles L. U.S. Marine Corps Special Units of World War II. Washington D.C. 1977. 105, [1] S. mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. 4°. OBroschur. . Sehr frisch und wohlerhalten.
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
ISBN 10: 1494458551 ISBN 13: 9781494458553
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
US$ 28.38
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
ISBN 10: 1482342065 ISBN 13: 9781482342062
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
US$ 29.55
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1972. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 120, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 120 120.
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013
ISBN 10: 1494458551 ISBN 13: 9781494458553
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
US$ 31.83
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Special Marine Corps Units of World War II" is a brief narrative of experimental special purpose units organized by the Marine Corps for World War II. It is published for the information of those interested in the special units and the events in which they participated. During World War II, a variety of new and experimental units were organized by Marine Corps to enhance the capabilities of the Corps. This historical reference tells of the development, deployment, and eventual demise of the five types of special units: raiders, parachutists, glider forces, barrage balloon squadrons, and base defense battalions. Official records of the Marine Corps and appropriate historical works were utilized in compiling this chronicle. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Publication Date: 2019
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1977. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 121, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 121.
Publication Date: 2019
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1977] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 121, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 121.