The Marines in World War II

Nonfiction, History, Military, United States, World War II
Cover of the book The Marines in World War II by Michael E. Haskew, St. Martin's Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michael E. Haskew ISBN: 9781250101174
Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication: December 6, 2016
Imprint: Thomas Dunne Books Language: English
Author: Michael E. Haskew
ISBN: 9781250101174
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication: December 6, 2016
Imprint: Thomas Dunne Books
Language: English

2016 will mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the United States into World War II and sent thousands of US Marines to fight and die on tiny islands half a world away. Today, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Tarawa are household names that hold legendary status on the Marines’ roll of honor. But in 1941, the Marine Corps was a small expeditionary force with outdated equipment and an unproven new mission—amphibious assault.

Michael E. Haskew's The Marines in World War II charts the rapid development of this famous fighting force from two brigades, totaling fewer than 20,000 servicemen, to two full corps with six divisions, five air wings, 21 battalions and as many as 475,000 Marines. In addition to chronicling the hard fought battles at places like Midway, Guadalcanal and Guam, the book also addresses the important role played by Navajo code talkers during combat, as well as the changes that took place within the Marines during the war, such as the admission of its first black members and the gradual desegregation of the Corps.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

2016 will mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor that pushed the United States into World War II and sent thousands of US Marines to fight and die on tiny islands half a world away. Today, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Tarawa are household names that hold legendary status on the Marines’ roll of honor. But in 1941, the Marine Corps was a small expeditionary force with outdated equipment and an unproven new mission—amphibious assault.

Michael E. Haskew's The Marines in World War II charts the rapid development of this famous fighting force from two brigades, totaling fewer than 20,000 servicemen, to two full corps with six divisions, five air wings, 21 battalions and as many as 475,000 Marines. In addition to chronicling the hard fought battles at places like Midway, Guadalcanal and Guam, the book also addresses the important role played by Navajo code talkers during combat, as well as the changes that took place within the Marines during the war, such as the admission of its first black members and the gradual desegregation of the Corps.

More books from St. Martin's Press

Cover of the book The Bright Silver Star by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Autobiography of a Spiritually Incorrect Mystic by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book The Waters of Eternity by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Ruthless Gods by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book A Restless Evil by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Hangman's Game by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Mary Queen of Scotland and The Isles by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Lords of the Land by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Before the Parade Passes By by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Black Venus by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Wicked Hot by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Golden Boy by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Flask of the Drunken Master by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book How to Grow a Novel by Michael E. Haskew
Cover of the book Still Missing by Michael E. Haskew
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy