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Language: en
Pages: 97
Pages: 97
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
The outbreak of World War II set in motion a massive expansion of the United States Marine Corps, leading to a 24-fold increase in size by August 1945. This boo
Language: en
Pages: 97
Pages: 97
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
By January 1944 the US Marine Corps had grown to a total of 405,169 personnel, comprising 28,193 officers, 10,723 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted men.
Language: en
Pages: 130
Pages: 130
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-09-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941–45, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warf
Language: en
Pages: 112
Pages: 112
Type: BOOK - Published: 1945 - Publisher:
Language: en
Pages: 119
Pages: 119
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-01-20 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
During World War II, the US Marine Corps formed six tank battalions that battled through the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theatre. Using the same basic tanks