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American Spartans

The U.S. Marines: A Combat History from Iwo Jima to Iraq

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By: James A. Warren
Narrated by: Dick Hill
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James A. Warren's battle-driven history shows how this elite culture has produced the best warriors in the country, through six decades, several open wars, and many smaller interventions. From their heroic performance in the Pacific War, against Japanese troops on god-forsaken islands, to their "tip-of-the-lance" leadership in key operations in the two Gulf Wars, the Marines have proven again and again that elite men with elite training are worth entire armies.

This is the first modern history of the Marines in a generation and the first to show how battlefield performance has driven the Marines from the Cold War to the war on terror.

©2005 James Warren (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks Americas Military United States War Middle East Air Force Marines Iraq
Comprehensive Coverage • Detailed History • Great Timeline • Enjoyable Narrative • Elite Traditions
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Great to get details of battles discussed in that time frame. As a former enlisted Marine I enjoyed the information behind the formation of the modern Marine Corps. Great on how we came to be.

Great book detailed well for historic events

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Very good read for learning and improving ones understanding of the United States Marines with an added perception of a commanders point of view.

outstanding account of Marine history

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Great Mid 20th Century to 2002 history of the U.S. Marines. The reader learns about how the marines had to adapt as an entire Corps to stay on tip of their game and to remain an elite military ready force for America.

U.S. Marines are more than Spartans!

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A sweeping history of the formation and development of the United States Marines. Key engagement details are included with action from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Middle East wars. I was educated and enlightened. I was honored to read this book and learn the history of our elite fighting force.

Excellent History of the US Marines

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I have read or listened to many books on the subject of the marines and their battle history. This listen will give you a broad overview of all the battles be they on the battle field or in the halls of political power of the marines since WWII. If you are interested in modern marine history this is a great place to start.

Excellent

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The book was very enjoyable. I am glad it was on the Commandant list.

This is a great book

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I enjoyed the format, information, and the performance of the reader. We should be proud of the USMC!

Avid Fan of the Corps

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This audiobook is phenomenal in it's coverage of the Corps and it's tradition's, training, and accomplishments. It also gives a hard look at its failures, and how the Corps has learned from them and moved forward to be a better fighting unit.

Although it covers a large amount of time, it truly is a 30,000 ft look down as it covers the highlights of Corps and not the everyday minutia that would have slowed the book down.

A direct read/synopsis of The Corps.

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To all my fellow Marine Corps brothers and sisters out there. This is a must listen to learn and appreciate our rich history as a band of warriors known around the world. I would highly recommend it. Cpl Fliearman USMCR 1990-1998

Marine Veterans must listen

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Great read hitting the Corps highs and lows. Provided some inside from what the commanders were thinking.

Semper Fi

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