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MARINE RECON, 1940-90
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| By: |
Charles D. Melson, Paul Hannon (Illus) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1855323915 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781855323919 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
12 September, 1994 |
| Series: |
Elite No. 55 |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
Describes and analyzes the history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the Marine reconnaissance units, first used during World War II. They consisted of highly-skilled soldiers with the job of reconnoitring proposed targets for amphibious assaults. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
Ill.(some col.). |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |