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Marine Recon 1940–90

Charles D. Melson

3.7/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Release: September 12, 1994

ISBN: 1855323915

ISBN 13: 9781855323919

Marine Recon 1940–90

Charles D. Melson

3.7/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 64

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Release: September 12, 1994

ISBN: 1855323915

ISBN 13: 9781855323919

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