U.S. Marine Corps World War II order of battle ground and air units in the Pacific War, 1939-1945
Title:
U.S. Marine Corps World War II order of battle ground and air units in the Pacific War, 1939-1945
Author:
Rottman, Gordon L.
ISBN:
9780313058226
9780313319068
9781429473705
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Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002.
Physical Description:
1 online resource.
Series:
Gale virtual reference library
Gale virtual reference library.
Contents:
U.S. Marine Corps organizational profile -- U.S. Marine Corps shore establishment -- Fleet marine force -- Amphibious corps and forces; marine divisions, brigades, and tactical groups -- Fleet marine force ground units -- Fleet marine force ground unit operations -- Marine corps aviation profile -- Marine corps aviation units -- Fleet marine force aviation unit campaign participation.
Abstract:
Provides detailed coverage of all organizational aspects of the Marine Corps units in World War II's Pacific Theater. Provides information on the units' functions, evolution, designation practices, tactical organization of combat units, and extensive statistical and technical data including maps. Also, provides an evolutionary study of the Marine Corps' wartime expansion and organization.
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Electronic Access:
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