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Description

This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of the United States Marine Corps.

From their inception in 1775, through their service in World Wars 1 and 2, the history of this elite force is detailed, up to Korea and Vietnam. Alongside authoritative text, uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail.

Table of Contents

1775-1846
1849-1918
The Second World War
Korea
Vietnam
The Plates

Product details

Published 20 May 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781780967714
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 40 b/w; 8 col
Series Men-at-Arms
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

John Selby

John Selby was educated at Haileybury, The Royal M…

Illustrator

Michael Roffe

Michael Roffe is a talented illustrator of militar…

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