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Author: Chester G Hearn. 480 pages, softbound. Revered for its tough training regime and "hit-the-beaches" philosophy, the U.S. marine Corps has fought in every overseas conflict in which America has been involved since George Washington's first ambitious operations during the Revolution. An addition to the highly successful, fact-pact series of Illustrated Directories. Includes dramatic paintings, rare contemporary images, and specially commissioned colour photographs. Special sidebar features, succinct quotes, and diary-style timelines complement highly readable narrative.