Marine Recon 1940–90
Author | : Charles D. Melson |
Publisher | : Osprey Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1994-09-12 |
ISBN-13 | : 1855323915 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781855323919 |
Rating | : 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Download or read book Marine Recon 1940–90 written by Charles D. Melson and published by Osprey Publishing. This book was released on 1994-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company. 'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted ... to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'. Ex-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marine's amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.