Full name: Semper fidelis: the history of the United States Marine Corps

Author: Allan R. Millett Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Amazon Goodreads ISBNs: 9780029215968 002921596X

A classic re-read. Millett crafts the history of the Marines beautifully. From the early 18th century beginnings up to the first Desert War. The story of the history of the Marines is one of America. The Marines are unique in the annals of America’s fighting men – the elite who are always ready to go where needed – no matter what. The history tells you the story of their growth, their brave and heroic battles and the bureaucratic battles that last to this day to simply keep the Marines alive. Politics is ugly when wielded against the USMC. A brilliant 5 + star book that is sadly out of print but a proud member of my bookshelf.My Rating: 5+stars Similar books: First to Fight by Victor H. Krulak Tank by Patrick Wright The American Way of War by Russell F. Weigley Infantry Attacks by Erwin Rommel The Price of Admiralty by John Keegan Military Blunders by Saul David The Savage Wars Of Peace by Max Boot