Marine: A Guided Tour of a Marine Expeditionary UnitAn in-depth look at the United States Marine Corps-in the New York Times bestselling tradition of Submarine, Armored Cav, and Fighter Wing Only the best of the best can be Marines. And only Tom Clancy can tell their story--the fascinating real-life facts more compelling than any fiction. Clancy presents a unique insider's look at the most hallowed branch of the Armed Forces, and the men and women who serve on America's front lines. Marine includes:
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User Review - ASBiskey - LibraryThingThis book is more propoganda than anything else. That does not mean it is not intersting or convey a lot of valuable information. It has a very positive on the Marine Corps. Every thing in this book ... Read full review
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User Review - KirkusA vivid briefing on an elite American assault force whose esprit and diverse capabilities remain invaluable in a high-tech era of push-button warfare. As he did in earlier nonfiction works (Fighter ... Read full review
Contents
Ethos | 1 |
An Interview with General Charles Krulak | 21 |
Making Marines | 44 |
Small Arms | 62 |
Tools of the Trade | 89 |
The Gator Navy | 149 |
A Guide Tour of the 26 MEU SOC | 208 |
26 MEU SOC Training and Operations | 240 |
The MEU SOC in the Real World | 276 |
A Corps for Five Hundred Years | 327 |
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