Author: John Koopman
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1616732768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
San Francisco Chronicle reporter and marine veteran Koopman was embedded in the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during the most recent war in Iraq. He enjoyed a close working relationship with the CO, the battalion sergeant major, and several other members of the battalion. This didn't destroy his ability to distance himself from aspects of the military that he never liked, or from political judgments on the war. The combination of embedding and prior service did give him a rare perspective on the gritty (literally, when a sandstorm blew up) details of ground combat in Iraq and how the modern American marine relates to his buddies, his enemies, and his family back home. The conclusion of the book offers equally rare material on the nation-building efforts that continue, with sympathy for both the U.S. military and most shades of Iraqi opinion.—ALA Booklist
McCoy's Marines
Author: John Koopman
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1616732768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
San Francisco Chronicle reporter and marine veteran Koopman was embedded in the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during the most recent war in Iraq. He enjoyed a close working relationship with the CO, the battalion sergeant major, and several other members of the battalion. This didn't destroy his ability to distance himself from aspects of the military that he never liked, or from political judgments on the war. The combination of embedding and prior service did give him a rare perspective on the gritty (literally, when a sandstorm blew up) details of ground combat in Iraq and how the modern American marine relates to his buddies, his enemies, and his family back home. The conclusion of the book offers equally rare material on the nation-building efforts that continue, with sympathy for both the U.S. military and most shades of Iraqi opinion.—ALA Booklist
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 1616732768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
San Francisco Chronicle reporter and marine veteran Koopman was embedded in the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, during the most recent war in Iraq. He enjoyed a close working relationship with the CO, the battalion sergeant major, and several other members of the battalion. This didn't destroy his ability to distance himself from aspects of the military that he never liked, or from political judgments on the war. The combination of embedding and prior service did give him a rare perspective on the gritty (literally, when a sandstorm blew up) details of ground combat in Iraq and how the modern American marine relates to his buddies, his enemies, and his family back home. The conclusion of the book offers equally rare material on the nation-building efforts that continue, with sympathy for both the U.S. military and most shades of Iraqi opinion.—ALA Booklist
Passion of Command
Author: B. P. McCoy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940328372
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780940328372
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Semper Fi
Author: W. E. B. Griffin
Publisher: Fontana Press
ISBN: 9780006472278
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Fontana Press
ISBN: 9780006472278
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The New York Times Index
Diplomat in Khaki
Author: Andrew J. Bacevich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A Synonymic Catalogue of the Recent Marine Bryozoa
Author: Eliza Catherine Jelly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bryozoa
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bryozoa
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States and of the Marine Corps
Author: United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
Waves and Beaches
Author: Kim McCoy
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 9781938340956
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the Sea First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public understanding of the awesome and complex power of the waves. This revision from Kim McCoy adds recent facts and anecdotes to update the book's relevance in the time of climate change. One of the most significant effects of global warming will be sea-level rise. What will this mean to waves and beaches, and what effects are we already seeing? New text and photos cover events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, Hurricane Katrina flooding of 2005, and the 2011 earthquake and resulting devastation in Fukishima. As well as students, surfers, and the general public, this updated edition of a beloved classic is an essential handbook for climate scientists and ocean activists, providing clear explanations and detailed resources for the constant battle to preserve the shore.
Publisher: Patagonia
ISBN: 9781938340956
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Bestselling Classic Updated for Surfers, Sailors, Oceanographers, Climate Activists, and Those Who Love the Sea First published in 1963 and updated in 1979, this classic was an essential handbook for anyone who studies, surfs, protects, or is fascinated by the ocean. The original author, Willard Bascom, was a master of the subject and included a wealth of information, based on theory and statistics, but also anecdotal observation and personal experience. It brought to the general public understanding of the awesome and complex power of the waves. This revision from Kim McCoy adds recent facts and anecdotes to update the book's relevance in the time of climate change. One of the most significant effects of global warming will be sea-level rise. What will this mean to waves and beaches, and what effects are we already seeing? New text and photos cover events such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, Hurricane Katrina flooding of 2005, and the 2011 earthquake and resulting devastation in Fukishima. As well as students, surfers, and the general public, this updated edition of a beloved classic is an essential handbook for climate scientists and ocean activists, providing clear explanations and detailed resources for the constant battle to preserve the shore.
The First Fight: U.S. Marines in Operation Starlite, August 1965
Author: Rod Andrew
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539775935
Category : Operation Starlight, 1965
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The First Fight is the second title in a series dedicated to the Marine Corps' involvement in Southeast Asia from the early 1960s until 1975. This commemorative publication focuses on Operation Starlite, the first significant engagement between Marines and the Viet Cong with regimental-sized forces. It lasted from 18 to 24 August 1965, and in many ways foreshadowed the experience of American forces in Vietnam.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539775935
Category : Operation Starlight, 1965
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The First Fight is the second title in a series dedicated to the Marine Corps' involvement in Southeast Asia from the early 1960s until 1975. This commemorative publication focuses on Operation Starlite, the first significant engagement between Marines and the Viet Cong with regimental-sized forces. It lasted from 18 to 24 August 1965, and in many ways foreshadowed the experience of American forces in Vietnam.
Mars McCoy - Space Ranger Vol One
Author: Andrew Salmon
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781934935873
Category : Imaginary wars and battles
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Get ready to blast off for futuristic action and adventure as Captain Mars McCoy and the Space Rangers fight to bring law and order to the far flung galaxies of the universe. Here are three old fashion space thrillers by Andrew Salmon, Greg Gick and John Bear Ross that will delight any fan of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. Cover by Chad Hardin, interiors by Michael Youngblood.
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781934935873
Category : Imaginary wars and battles
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Get ready to blast off for futuristic action and adventure as Captain Mars McCoy and the Space Rangers fight to bring law and order to the far flung galaxies of the universe. Here are three old fashion space thrillers by Andrew Salmon, Greg Gick and John Bear Ross that will delight any fan of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. Cover by Chad Hardin, interiors by Michael Youngblood.