Dimensions
222 x 295 x 17mm
The US Marines made an immense contribution to winning the Second World War, some 458,000 men serving in the Corps. They made 26 successful landings in the Pacific, during the course of which they perfected the art of amphibious warfare.
'Fighting Techniques of a US Marine' is clear, concise examination of how these men operated on battlefields such as Okinawa and Iwo Jima against very determined Japanese opposition. The book details the organisation of the Marine's various units, his weapons and equipment. Its text is generally supported by photographs and graphics.