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From Makin to Bougainville - Marine Raiders in the Pacific War (Paperback)
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From Makin to Bougainville - Marine Raiders in the Pacific War (Paperback)
Series: Marines in World War II Commemorative
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Loot Price R398
Discovery Miles 3 980
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In February 1942, Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, the Commandant
of the Marine Corps, ordered the creation of a new unit designated
the 1st Marine Raider Battalion. This elite force, and its three
sister battalions, went on to gain considerable fame for fighting
prowess in World War II. There is more to the story of these units,
however, than a simple tale of combat heroics. The inception,
growth, and sudden end of the raiders reveals a great deal about
the development and conduct of amphibious operations during the
war, and about the challenges the Corps faced in expanding from
19,000 men to nearly a half million. The raiders also attracted
more than their share of strong leaders. The resulting combination
of courage, doctrine, organization, and personalities makes this
one of the most interesting chapters in Marine Corps history. This
author examines the history of the Marine Raiders in the Pacific
War.
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