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Author Young, Edward M., 1944-

Title Merrill's Marauders / Edward Young ; illustrated by Adam Hook.

Imprint Oxford ; New York, NY : Osprey, 2009.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  940.542591 Y84m 2009    ---  Available
Description 64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Series Warrior ; 141
Warrior series ; 141.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.
Contents Introduction -- Chronology -- Recruitment and training -- Belief and belonging -- Appearance -- Equipment: Weapons ; Air support ; Communication and transport -- On campaign: Mission, tactics, and terrain ; Marching ; Food ; Health -- Experience of battle: Patrolling and ambush ; Blocking force: the battles of Walawbum, Shaduzup, and Inkangahtawng ; The siege of Nhpum Ga ; To Myitkyina and the end -- Aftermath.
Subject United States. Army. Composite Unit (Provisional), 5307th.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Burma.
Added Author Hook, Adam, illustrator.
ISBN 9781846034039 (pbk.)
1846034035 (pbk.)

 
    
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