The Marine Corps way of war : the evolution of the U.S. Marine Corps from attrition to maneuver warfare in the post-Vietnam era /

The Marine Corps Way of War examines the evolving doctrine, weapons and capability of the United States Marine Corps during the four decades since our last great conflict in Asia. Author Anthony Piscitelli demonstrates how the USMC has maintained its position as the nation's foremost striking f...

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Main Author: Piscitelli, Anthony J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: El Dorado Hills, California : Savas Beatie LLC, [2017]
Edition:First edition.
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