J. Leo Dougherty Livres

The book features a comprehensive table of contents that outlines its structure and organization, providing readers with an overview of the key topics and themes covered. It serves as a roadmap for navigating the material, highlighting the main sections and chapters. This organized approach enhances the reader's understanding and accessibility of the content, making it easier to locate specific information or revisit important concepts throughout the book.

The book delves into the evolution of the U.S. Marine Force and Battalion Reconnaissance from its inception in 1898 to its pivotal role during the Vietnam War. It explores the rigorous selection, training, and deployment processes of Force Recon, emphasizing collaboration with the South Vietnamese ARVN. Key lessons for modern Special Forces are drawn from these historical operations. Enriched with firsthand accounts from Marines, as well as photographs, maps, and appendices, it offers a comprehensive view of this elite unit's legacy.

The book chronicles the historical partnership between the United States Marine Corps and the Department of State, beginning in 1775. It details the Marines' involvement in diplomatic missions, from accompanying diplomats to France in 1778 to their crucial roles during the Barbary Wars and in opening China. The establishment of the Marine Legation Guard in 1905 marked a significant evolution in their duties, with Marines increasingly safeguarding embassies worldwide. The ongoing war on terrorism underscores the enduring importance of this collaboration in modern diplomacy.

Americká námořní pěchota měla velký podíl na vítězství v Paciku v období 2. světové války. Přibližně 458 000 mužů sloužících ve sboru námořní pěchoty uskutečnilo v letech 1942 až 1945 celkem 26 úspěšných invazí a zdokonalilo taktiku provádění obojživelných operací. Kniha detailně přibližuje jak akce Mariňáků, tak místa bojů v Pacifiku, ale i rozvoj, výzbroj, výcvik a bojové zkušenosti, které příslušníci sboru získali na pacifickém válčišti v letech 1941 až 1945. Text doplňuje více než sto unikátních černobílých fotografií, pérovek a kreseb.