Marine Recon 1940–90
Author | : Charles D. Melson |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 2012-05-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780967769 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780967764 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company. 'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted ... to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'. Ex-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marine's amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.