Merrill's Marauders; No. 141 (Warrior) Soft cover - 2009

Name: Merrill's Marauders; No. 141 (Warrior)
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Author: Edward Young
ISBN: 9781846034039

by Edward Young

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New York, NY: Osprey Publishing, 2009 Osprey Publishing, New York. 2009. Softcover/Trade Wraps. First Printing by Line Number. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Near Fine; light bumping to front tips; shallow crease on the front wrap. No DJ. Pictorial card stock wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split; text is secure in binding. 64 pp 4to. Merrill's Marauders were the first American Army infantry unit to fight in the China-Burma-India theater, and one of the most renowned units to come out of World War II (1939-1945). The Marauders established a lasting reputation for hard fighting and tenacity in the face of adversity, combating a determined enemy, some of the most difficult and disease-ridden terrain in the world, and a seemingly indifferent higher command. Pushed beyond the limit of their endurance, at the end of nearly six months of operations behind Japanese lines, the remaining Marauders were withdrawn from combat after suffering over 90% casualties. Because of its courageous actions, the unit received the very rare honor of having every member presented with a Bronze Star for gallantry. This book explores the creation, training and combat experiences of the Marauders, one of the most famous units in the US Army's roll of honor. A clean very presentable copy.

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Title Merrill's Marauders; No. 141 (Warrior)
Author Edward Young
Illustrator Adam Hook
Binding Soft cover
Edition 1st Edition
Condition Used - Near Fine
Pages 64
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Osprey Publishing, New York, NY
Date 2009
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Bookseller's Inventory # 016730
ISBN 9781846034039 / 1846034035
Weight 0.48 lbs (0.22 kg)
Dimensions 9.8 x 7.28 x 0.19 in (24.89 x 18.49 x 0.48 cm)
Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Military & Society
- Chronological Period: 1940's
- Chronological Period: 20th Century
- Cultural Region: Southeast Asian
Library of Congress subjects United States, World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Burma
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010291705
Dewey Decimal Code 940.542

From the publisher

Edward Young developed an interest in the Meiktila campaign whilst writing his book Air Commando Fighters of World War II. He has since spent more than two years studying the campaign in detail and has visited Burma to 'walk' the battlefields. He has previously written Aerial Nationalism: A History of Aviation in Thailand (Smithsonian Institution, 1995) and co-authored Curtiss-Wright: Greatness and Decline (Twyvane Publishers, 1998). He has also contributed to numerous British and American aviation magazines. The author lives in Seattle, Washington.

Media reviews

"In this book on Merrill's Marauders, author Edward Young covers a brief chronology that led up to the formation of the unit, followed by a section on recruitment and organization. We then get to look at how their training went in the US and India before seeing how the units were composed. Then it is on to life within the unit. The unit's motivation and morale is next as well as how they were equipped. We then get to see how they operated while on campaign and then what happened when the unit was disbanded. All of this is superbly illustrated by Adam Hook and an excellent collection of period photographs. This is definitely one of Osprey's better titles and one that I can most highly recommend to you." -Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness/modelingmadness.com (December 2009)

About the author

Edward Young developed an interest in the Meiktila campaign whilst writing his book Air Commando Fighters of World War II. He has since spent more than two years studying the campaign in detail and has visited Burma to 'walk' the battlefields. He has previously written Aerial Nationalism: A History of Aviation in Thailand (Smithsonian Institution, 1995) and co-authored Curtiss-Wright: Greatness and Decline (Twyvane Publishers, 1998). He has also contributed to numerous British and American aviation magazines. The author lives in Seattle, Washington.

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