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Description
In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company. 'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted … to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'. Ex-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marine's amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.
Table of Contents
The Commander's Eyes & Ears · Organization & Operations: World War II · The Korean War · The Vietnam War · The 1970s & 1980s · The Gulf War · Uniforms & Accoutrements · The Plates
Product details
Published | 12 Sep 1994 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781855323919 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 55 b/w; 10 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Elite |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |