Author: V H Krulak
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612511619
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 247
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In this riveting insider's chronicle, legendary Marine General "Brute" Krulak submits an unprecedented examination of U.S. Marines—their fights on the battlefield and off, their extraordinary esprit de corps. Deftly blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fable, General Krulak touches the very essence of the Corps: what it means to be a Marine and the reason behind its consistently outstanding performance and reputation. Krulak also addresses the most basic but challenging question of all about the Corps: how does it manage to survive—even to flourish—despite overwhelming political odds and, as the general writes, ""an extraordinary propensity for shooting itself in the foot?"" To answer this question Krulak examines the foundation on which the Corps is built, a system of intense loyalty to God, to country, and to other Marines. He also takes a close look at Marines in war, offering challenging accounts of their experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War II, and offers new insights into the decision-making process in times of crisis. First published in hardcover in 1984, this book has remained popular ever since with Marines of every rank.
Author: Richard Corben
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
ISBN: 1630089052
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Richard Corben follows up 2014's Spirits of the Dead with a new collection of original short stories, ranging from gothic tales worthy of Poe, to Twilight Zone-style encounters with the weird, to a full-length fantasy epic featuring a barbarian reminiscent of Corben's most notorious creation, Den, immortalized in the 1981 animated film Heavy Metal. Corben rose to prominence with short horror and science fiction stories in the early 1970s in Creepy and Eerie, which were later collected in Creepy Presents Richard Corben. He remains one of the most important voices in horror comics. In 2009 he won the Eisner for Best Miniseries as well as being named Spectrum's Grand Master, one of illustration's most prominent awards. In 2011 he won the Eisner for Best Oneshot, and the following year he was inducted in the Will Eisner Hall of Fame.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Publisher:
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Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 22
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Author: American Battle Monuments Commission
Publisher:
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Category : American Cemetery (Manila, Philippines)
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
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Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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Author: Dale Walton Morrow
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Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Jacob Mehrling Holdcraft
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 0806311150
Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 730
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Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs
Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Author: Kimberly Powell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605507857
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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With millions of records now available online, those interested in their family history have a wealth of information—and misinformation—at their fingertips. In this book, author Kimberly Powell, the About.com Guide to Genealogy, helps both novice and experienced genealogists sort it all out. She shows readers where to search and which key-words they’ll need to create an accurate family tree—from start to finish. With this book, readers will learn how to create an online search strategy, use search engines and Soundex to find kin, reach out to others with peer-to-peer record swapping, discover useful records from around the world, and more. Packed with tips on free databases, search sites, and downloadable government records, readers will have all they need to use the Web to dig out their family’s true tale!
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Subcommittee on Housing and Memorial Affairs
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Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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