The U.S. Marines and Amphibious War

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Authors: Isely, Jeter A., and Crowl, Philip A.

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Pub Date: 1951

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Book: Good.  Previous owner’s name and dated on ffep.  Binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Light smudging to bottom of text block corner.  Dust Jacket: Good.  Light edgewear.  Not price clipped. In mylar.  This really looks unread.

Notes: First edition, first printing.  Primarily about the amphibious landings throughout the Pacific during World War 2, but the early chapters are on the mission of the Marine Corps, and amphibious assault doctrine and preparation.  No mention of Gen. Victor Krulak, one of the architects of Marine amphibious doctrine.