USMC
Zenith Press
Published on 1. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7603-2532-2 (ISBN)
Description
In 1775, at Philadelphia's Tun Tavern, the United States Marine Corps was born. It has been a proud defender of American freedom ever since. With photographs of historic missions and stunning new shots of Marines in action today, USMC gives readers a feel for what it truly means to be a Marine. These select few make up a tightly knit fighting force that can strike at lightning speed with massive, overwhelming power whenever duty calls. From training to planning to fighting, America's "soldiers of the sea" do whatever it takes to accomplish their missions with an esprit de corps that helps make them second to no other fighting unit in the world. USMC highlights the discipline, loyalty, enthusiasm, and poise that distinguish each Marine and give the entire Corps unmatched power and cohesion.
Reviews / Votes
Library Bookwatch, September 2006"USMC provides a fine survey of the history and experience of the U.S. Marine. It adds to the growing 'Military Power' series and reviews the branch's history and structure as well as Marine experiences in war."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
B&W Ill:20 - Color Ill:80
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
549 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7603-2532-2 (9780760325322)
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Persons
Russ Bryant is a veteran of the 1st Ranger Battalion and F/51 Long-Range Surveillance. Following his service, Bryant attended Savannah College of Art and Design and received a bachelor\u2019s of fine art degree in photography. As a photographer, Bryant has traveled a great deal covering other, non-Ranger forces of the American military. His images have appeared the Army Times, Army Magazine, New York Times, Time Magazine, and at ArmyRanger.com. Bryant is the author/photographer of a number of other Zenith Press titles including 75th Rangers and USMC.