A contemporary look at the United States Marine Corps. It takes readers through the present-day recruitment process, boot camp, officer training, and finally, the honour of membership. It introduces the main players - the drill sergeant, the commandant, the mounted guards on Lippizaner horses, the Honour Guard in Washington - and covers modern-day action from the snows of northern Norway to the tropical terrain of the Philippines and the war-torn streets of Beirut.
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A contemporary look at the United States Marine Corps. It takes readers through the present-day recruitment process, boot camp, officer training, and finally, the honour of membership. It introduces the main players - the drill sergeant, the commandant, the mounted guards on Lippizaner horses, the Honour Guard in Washington - and covers modern-day action from the snows of northern Norway to the tropical terrain of the Philippines and the war-torn streets of Beirut.
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Very good in edge rubbed dw. Regimental & Unit Histories-General A celebation of the US Marine Corps, from recruitment and training, with the fleet and amphibious activities, marine aviation, the pagentary of the USMC on parade in Washington, the USMC Medal of Honor and Navy Cross recipients. UL-XXXXXX. 256pp, 150 col photos, large format.