ISBN: 9780870217852 - first to fight: an inside view of the u.s. marine corps (36 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Required Reading Marine Corps Professional Reading ProgramBluejacket Paperback Book SeriesIn 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 I, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War I, 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.…

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Required Reading Marine Corps Professional Reading ProgramBluejacket Paperback Book SeriesIn 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 I, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War I, 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.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, 2nd printing. Hard cover 8vo in red cloth w/silver spine titles. Very Good book in Near Fine DJ. Gift inscription front endpaper, sporadic reader annotations; jacket has 1" tear rear of crown. 252pp inc. textual footnotes, Index; illustrated in photos. 384 p. Book.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. A nice hardcover with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours, tracking number and delivery Confirmation.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very good light wear.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 227+ pp. Book/dust jacket condition: Fine/Fine. 1st/First Edition, 6th/Sixth Printing. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI, USA.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Naval Institute Press, c.1985, BCed., 8vo., hardcover, 252pp., G/G $.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute, 1984. 1st edition, NF/NF. Book has light wear to lower spine. DJ has light wear to upper spine, clised tear on upper rear panel. Illustrated with 41 b & w photos, 3 graphs and 2 battle plans (Vietnam). Covers the WWII in the Pacific, Korea and Vietnam. 35 yrs experience in the USMC. Nice copy, 252 pp. BP.…

hardcover. Condizione: As New. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Hardback. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed. 268p. Photos. Board tops slightly silverfished. About 5 pages dogeared . Near Fine/Near Fine Copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Book has red cloth boards with silver titles. Very light wear to the bottom of the boards. 252 pages with many b/w pictures. The dust jacket is Fine and has not been price clipped. Selling quality books for 40 years.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. No markings. Oversize.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st. 1st ed. 268p. Photos. Fine/Fine Copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Inscribed Copy of this portrait of the fighting spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps by one of the most fabled marines of the World War II thru Vietnam War era -- Gen. Victor "Brute" Krulak. Krulak's career ranged distinguished combat service in the Pacific during World War II to work as top planner of counterinsurgency efforts in the early Vietnam years. Inscribed by Victor Krulak to a previous owner on the title page. Red cloth, 252 pages, illustrated. Second Printing. The book has rubbing on the top and bottom edge of the covers. The dust jacket has edge wear including creasing and a couple short tears. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Presumed First Edition, First printing. xviii, [2], 252 pages. DJ has wear, soiling, chips, and tears. Footnotes. Illustrations. Notes. Bibliographic Essary. Index. Includes Foreword by Clare Boothe Luce, as well as Preface, Acknowledgments, Introduction; Chapters on The Thinkers, The Innovators, The Improvisers, The Penny Pinchers, The Brothers, The Fighters, and Conclusion. Victor Harold Krulak (January 7, 1913 - December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines, was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps. From 1962 to 1964, Krulak served as special assistant for counter insurgency activities, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; for which he was presented a third Legion of Merit for exceptional meritorious service by General Maxwell D. Taylor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In late December 1963, the new president, Lyndon B. Johnson, ordered an interdepartmental group to be headed by Krulak with the purpose of studying OPLAN 34A and selecting from it those targets the United States could hit in North Vietnam with the least amount of risk to its people. This was in keeping with the administration's policy of graduated pressure on the North Vietnamese. On March 1, 1964, Krulak was designated Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, and promoted to lieutenant general. For the next four years, Krulak was responsible for all Fleet Marine Force units in the Pacific, including some 54 trips to the Vietnam theater. This work was the winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement. General Krulak had a remarkable career, which ended when he disagreed with President Lyndon Johnson during the Vietnam War. One of his sons rose to be Commandant of the Marine Corps. This book presented the guts, the glory, the unvarnished 200 plus year history of the Marine Corps, arguably one of the greatest combat fighting forces in American if not world (or intergalactic) history. 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. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed by author. 1st ed/7th printing.Shelf wear/edging to dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).