U.S. Marines in Action - by T R Fehrenbach (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Subtitle on cover: Two hundred years of guts and glory.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Ten major wars and two hundred minor actions comprise the history of the United States Marine Corps, and parallel the history of America itself. <i>U.S. Marines in Action</i> provides a comprehensive and stirring account of the activities of the military corps that has become synonymous with guts and glory. Fehrenbach dramatizes the incredible heroism of the leathernecks over two centuries of peacekeeping missions in every corner of the globe.</p> <br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>During World War II, the late Fehrenbach served with the US Infantry and Engineers as platoon sergeant with an engineer battalion. He continued his military career in the Korean War, rising from platoon leader to company commander and then to battalion staff officer of the 72nd Tank battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Prior to his military involvement, a young T. R. Fehrenbach, born in San Benito, Texas, worked as a farmer and the owner of an insurance company. His most enduring work is <i>Lone Star</i>, a one-volume history of Texas. In retirement, he wrote a political column for a San Antonio newspaper. He sold numerous pieces to publications such as the <i>Saturday Evening Post</i> and <i>Argosy</i>. He is author of several books, including <i>U.S. Marines in Action</i>, <i>The Battle of Anzio</i>, and <i>This Kind of War.</i></p> <br>
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