marine corps

Author's memoir of being a Marine recruiter in Missouri and Illinois whose duty also included delivering death messages to families.

Retraces the lives of John Bradley and the six other men who raised the flag after the battle at Iwo Jima during World War II.

Presents an account of the Marines who came together during the battle of Iwo Jima to raise the American flag in a moment that has been immortalized in one of the most famous photographs of World War II.

Examines the life and death of Marine Sergeant John Basilone, the only Marine to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, tracing his youth in a small New Jersey town to becoming one of World War II's most celebrated heroes.

Explains what life is like on a marine base, from the barracks to morning exercises.

Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl.

"Call Sign Chaos is a memoir of a life of warfighting and lifelong learning, following along as Mattis rises from Marine recruit to four-star general. It is a journey about learning to lead and a story about how he, through constant study and action, developed a unique leadership philosophy, one relevant to us all."--Dust jacket flap.

Presents the memoirs of a decorated U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer reflecting, not only on his experiences in the war in Iraq, but also about his idyllic childhood in rural New York. Depicts how surviving war and experiencing life and loss never overshadowed the natural youthful curiosity that he kept alive as he shares his reflections on mortality.

When two Marines stand accused of killing a fellow soldier, a pair of young military lawyers takes on the politically-charged case. Includes commentary, filmographies, and other special features.

Describes the skills, training, and missions of the U.S. Marine Force Reconnaissance who perform search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information as they provide support to every branch of the military.