Isely jeter allen (1 Ergebnisse)

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Copy notes; signed and inscribed by the author. Series; Princeton University Marine Corps History Project Series. Physical description; 655 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Mission of the US Marines, the Amphibious Assault -- Evolution of an Amphibious Doctrine, 1901-1934 -- Training for Amphibious War, 1934-1942 -- Background for Guadalcanal -- The First Major Assault, Tarawa -- The Marianas -- The Supreme Test, Iwo Jima -- Okinawa, Springboard to Japan -- Amphibious Progress, 1941-1945. Subjects; United States. Marine Corps History, 20th century. Amphibious warfare. World War, 1939-1945 Amphibious operations Pacific Ocean. 1 Kg.…