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Silk Chutes and Hard Fighting: U. S. Marine Corps Parachute Units
in World War II is a brief narrative of the development,
deployment, and eventual demise of Marine parachute units during
World War II. It is published to honor the veterans of these
special units and for the information of those interested in Marine
parachutists and the events in which they participated.
The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the
planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S.
military, one with a long and storied history. This classic 1940
official government report, created by the Corps, laid the
groundwork for the "small wars" fought by the United States in the
post-World War II era, and has been used to strategize the American
occupation of Iraq in the early 21st century. What is a small war?
What is the nature of operations for such a conflict? What kind of
staffing does a small war require? What logistical and training
issues need to be taken into account? What is the importance of
neutral zones? How do tactics differ in a small war? How should an
occupying force disarm a civilian population? and moreMilitary
buffs, wargamers, and anyone seeking to understand fundamental
military strategy will find this a fascinating and informative
document.
As the most elite section of the United States military, the U.S.
Marine Corps takes on the vital job of guarding American embassies
around the planet, including those in the world's hotspots. In this
concise guide, distributed to all Marines serving overseas,
discover how this highly trained force deals with the constant
threat of terrorism. Discover: . the types of attacks Marines can
expect, from bombings and kidnappings to hijackings and
cyberterrorism . who terrorists are and how they operate . tips for
protecting oneself and reducing the likelihood of being targeted by
terrorists . special precautions for children . how to harden your
home and vehicles against attack . what to do when traveling to
protect oneself . how to survive as a hostage . and much, much
more. Military buffs, wargamers, readers of espionage thrillers,
those seeking to protect themselves from terrorism, and anyone
looking to understand how American armed services operate in the
ever-changing arena of modern warfare will find this a fascinating
and informative document.
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