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U S Marine Corps Uniforms And Equipment In World War Ii
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-09-30
U S Marine Corps Uniforms And Equipment In World War Ii written by Jim Moran and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-30 with History categories.
The United States Marine Corps was one of the phenomena of the Second World War. Greatly expanded from its prewar order of battle of scattered defense battalions, overseas garrisons and ship detachments, it became a multi-division force bearing the brunt of the hardest fighting across the whole vast expanse of the Pacific theater of operations. In August 1942 Marines were among the first to strike back at the Japanese in the jungles of Guadalcanal; Marine Raider battalions were formed to carry the fight to the enemy; and from the Central Solomon's landings of mid–1943 it was the Marines who spearheaded the 'island hopping' amphibious campaign which brought them to Okinawa, on Japan's doorstep, by VJ-Day. This epic story has been well documented in most respects except one: the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the Marines who fought their way across the Pacific. Authoritative, illustrated reference works of this important aspect of World War II's physical history have been notoriously lacking. In this book, longtime collector and researcher Jim Moran fills the gap, with a systematic, detailed guide illustrated with more than 300 photographs, including some 200 close-ups of surviving items in private collections on both sides of the Atlantic. The author covers service and field uniforms at the outbreak of war; the development of the Marine's dungaree's; the introduction and development of the camouflage uniforms which became the Marine's trademark in the popular imagination; the 782 gear webbing equipment; the various packs and other load-carrying items; the uniforms, insignia and equipment special to the elite Marine Raiders and Paramarines; the uniforms and accouterments of the US Marine Corps Women's Reserve; and a range of issue and personal small kit items which collectors may encounter. His research is supported by some 100 wartime photographs showing the identified item in use. Assisted and encouraged by the US Marine Corps Historical Center at Quantico, Virginia, Jim Moran has produced an essential reference for the collector, modeler, illustrator and uniform historian.
U S Marine Corps Uniforms Equipment In World War Ii
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 1992
U S Marine Corps Uniforms Equipment In World War Ii written by Jim Moran and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Political Science categories.
U S Marine Corps Women S Reserve
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2017-09-30
U S Marine Corps Women S Reserve written by Jim Moran and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-30 with History categories.
The little known story of these female reservists and the role they played in WWII, packed with photos. When US Marine Commandant Maj. Gen. Thomas Holcomb announced the formation of what became the US Marine Corps’ Women’s Reserve, legend has it, the portrait of one of his predecessors fell off the wall and crashed to the floor—in disbelief. The women were called “Lady Leathernecks,” among other nicknames—some less than flattering. This branch of the US Marines had been authorized by the US Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 30, 1942. The law allowed for the acceptance of women into the reserve as commissioned officers and at the enlisted level—effective for the duration of the war plus six months. The purpose of the law was to release officers and men for combat and to replace them with women in shore stations. The result was that between 1943 and 1945 the women of America enlisted in the thousands to “Free a Marine to Fight.” This book, the first of its kind, explores in detail the role of female Marines, or WRs as they were known at the time. It also presents a detailed study of the uniforms of the WRs supported by numerous photographs. This book has been written with the full support of the US Marine Corps Histories Division, the Women Marine Association, and surviving WR veterans.
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve They Are Marines Uniforms And Equipment In The Second World War
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve They Are Marines Uniforms And Equipment In The Second World War written by Jim Moran and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
Us Marine Corps Uniforms And Equipment In The Second World War
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Us Marine Corps Uniforms And Equipment In The Second World War written by Jim Moran and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
United States Marine Corps
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Author : Harlan Glenn
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Release Date : 2005
United States Marine Corps written by Harlan Glenn and has been published by Schiffer Pub Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with History categories.
Covering in detail the combat and dress uniforms of the United States Marine in World War II, this new volume is destined to become the World War II Marine Corps collector's reference! Shown in detail are the herringbone utilities that Marines wore from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, as well as Summer Service, Winter Service and Dress (Blues) uniforms. A special chapter is dedicated to Marine Corps shoulder sleeve insignia, and “Strikers” that Marines wore from 1943-1947. Other chapters discuss foul weather gear, footwear, headwear, personal items, souvenirs and loot, and a special tribute to the Navy Chaplains who faithfully served Marines in combat. Also covered are the evolution and many patterns of Marine Corps camouflage (1942-1945). There are also dedicated chapters on the Marine Raiders and Marine Paratroop Battalions – known as “Paramarines”. This book is filled with an endless array of unpublished and seldom seen wartime photographs, as well as beautifully shot full-color clothing and equipment layouts.
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve written by Jim Moran and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
782 Gear
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Author : Harlan Glenn
language : en
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Release Date : 2009-09-01
782 Gear written by Harlan Glenn and has been published by Schiffer Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with History categories.
This new book is the companion volume to Glenns 2006 United States Marine Corps Uniforms, Insignia, and Personal Items of World War II (see page 57 of this catalog). With numerous rare and never before published war time photographs, 782 Gear is the most in-depth pictorial study of the many patterns, and variations of Marine Corps field gear known then as 782 Gear that U.S. Marines carried in the Pacific War. The author also visited the island battlefields hes written about and conducted field endurance tests with original Marine Corps gear to give the reader a more complete understanding of how each piece of equipment endured the rigors of combat. With this unprecedented level of research, 782 Gear is, along with its companion volume, the World War II Marine Corps collectors guide book and bible.
Marines In Vietnam
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Author : Christopher J. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-05-24
Marines In Vietnam written by Christopher J. Anderson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-24 with History categories.
This illustrated series presents the uniforms and equipment of the United States Army from the nineteenth century to the present day. Each volume combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms and the history of the United States Army.On the morning of March 8th, 1965, the men of the United States Marine Corps prepared to land on Red Beach II in the Republic of Vietnam. The resulting conflict became the most protracted war of the Corps' history. The Marines evolved through early, nervous attempts to fend off the North Vietnamese enemy, to 'hearts and minds' programmes with the local population, and the larger operations Hastings and Dewey Canyon, where fighting resembled some of the worst in the Pacific arena of World War II. This illustrated guide brings together more than 100 rare and unusual photographs to demonstrate the uniforms, insignia and equipment of the U.S.M.C., including the M14 rifle (later replaced by the M16); grenades, mines and flamethrowers; body armor flak jackets, helmets, camouflage and jungle boots; and transports such as the LVTP-5, Sea Knight and Chinook.
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve
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Author : Jim Moran
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2019-04-30
Us Marine Corps Women S Reserve written by Jim Moran and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-30 with categories.
When the US Marine Commandant, Major General Thomas Holcomb, announced the formation of what became the US Marine Corps' Women's Reserve, legend has it that the portrait of the fifth Commandant, Archibald Henderson, fell off the wall and crashed to the floor - 'in disbelief'. This branch of the US Marines was authorized by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 30 July 1942. This law allowed for the acceptance of women into the reserve as commissioned officers and at the enlisted level, effective for the duration of the war plus six months. The purpose of the law was to release officers and men for combat and to replace them with women in shore stations. The result was that between 1943 and 1945 the women of America enlisted in their thousands to 'Free A Marine to Fight'. This book, the first of its kind, explores in detail the role of Women Marines, or WRs as they were known at the time. It also presents a detailed study of the uniforms of the WRs supported by numerous colour photographs. This book has been written with the full support of the US Marine Corps Histories Division, the Women Marine Association and surviving WR veterans.