Marine Recon 1940–90

Marine Recon 1940–90
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : 9781780967769
ISBN-13 : 1780967764
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Book Synopsis Marine Recon 1940–90 by : Charles D. Melson

Download or read book Marine Recon 1940–90 written by Charles D. Melson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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