China Horse Marine: John R. Angstadt U.S.M.C. (Hardcover)

Every Marine has heard stories about the legendary "China Marines" who served in China before the Second World War. Many of these stories feature the small group of Horse Marines stationed at the American Legation in Peiping who patrolled the city streets and the surrounding Chinese countryside. Riding small, tough, Mongolian ponies and armed with their Model 1913 Patton sabers, these Horse Marines protected American missionaries and businessmen from bands of roving Chinese bandits. The Horse Marines, known as the Mounted Detachment, were considered to be the elite of all China Marines. Illustrated with over 420 rare and previously unpublished Horse Marine items and photographs, including drawings and watercolors by Col. John W. Thomason, this book offers a unique perspective into the life of John R. Angstadt, one China Horse Marine.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2015
Authors:	E.,Richard Bonham
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-4890-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7643-4890-6
Barcode:	9780764348907

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