This heavily illustrated work is the only book to describe the entire history of the U.S. Marine Corps’ air arm. With hundreds of rare photographs, this fourth edition represents a major redesign and update of the last edition, published more than a decade ago.
Chapters include descriptions of early development and training, as well as combat deployments during World War I and in Central America. World War II and Korea, Vietnam, the Balkans, and Southwest Asia campaigns are also well covered.
The book’s emphasis is on the Marines who made up the air squadrons, developed the aircraft and tactics, and fought the battles as the main support of troops on the ground. The text includes first-person accounts and comments from many participants—aviators and crewmen alike.
About the Author
Peter B. Mersky, a retired commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, was a longtime editor of Approach magazine. A resident of Alexandria, VA, he has written more than a dozen books, including The Naval Air War in Vietnam.
- ISBN10 1591145163
- ISBN13 9781591145165
- Publish Date 30 November 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Naval Institute Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 320
- Language English