Despite its remarkable achievements, the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade's history has largely been lost. Its real history has been replaced by myths that attribute its success to tough training, great conditioning, unit cohesion, and combat-experienced officers. None of which were true. This reveals the real story of the Brigade's success, prominently citing the Corps' crucial ability to maintain its ethos, culture, and combat effectiveness during the period between World War II and Korea.
| ISBN: | 9780700617326 |
| Publication date: | 30th September 2010 |
| Author: | Thomas X Hammes |
| Publisher: | University Press of Kansas |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 258 pages |
| Series: | Modern War Studies |
| Genres: |
Military history: post-WW2 conflicts Modern warfare Military and defence strategy Asian history |