FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF A U.S. MARINE 1941 - 1945 : Training, Tecgniques and Weapons by Daughertry, Leo J

This in-depth analysis examines the training of 458,000 U.S. Marines during World War II, explains their battlefield tactics on the sands and in the jungles of the South Pacific, and describes the weapons and equipment at their disposal. Archival and period color photos are complemented by color drawings depicting weapons like the Ml rifle and such equipment from herringbone twill fatigues toamphibious landing craft and tanks. Detailed artwork illustrates how U.S. Marines perfected the amphibious landing. ------------------------------------Motorbooks,. 2000, 9x 12, US first edition, hard bound in dust jacke,t, FINE/FINE CONDITION, , glossy page stock, 96 pages, 60 b&w, 32 color incl several uniform & insignia plates.