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  • German Counterinsurgency Campaigning in the Balkans, 1942–45

    Jaegers and Partisans

    by Charles Melson ...
    "This work deserves to find a place on the bookshelf of any student of German military history, but especially of anyone seeking to understand the particular issues and imperatives that have influenced the development of the German army and its doctrine for countering guerrillas, partisans, and irregular forces since 1871." – David Stone, LTC, BA, Ret, author of Shattered GeniusAn examination of ... Read more

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  • The US Marines in World War II

    Unveiling the Valor: A Comprehensive Look at Marine Corps Contributions in WWII

    by Bernard C. Nalty, John C. Chapin, Joseph H. Alexander, Charles D. Melson, Richard Harwood, Gordon D. Gayle, Cyril J. O'Brien, J. Michael Wenger, Harry W. Edwards, James A. Donovan, Robert J. Cressman, J. Michael Miller, Henry I. Shaw Jr., Charles R. Smith, Marine Corps Historical Center ...
    The US Marines in World War II delves deep into the harrowing yet heroic narratives of a defining era, capturing the varied experiences of the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War. This anthology, through vivid narrations and profound insights, showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles that weave together the personal and collective tales of bravery, sacrifice, and strategy. ... Read more

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  • The German Army Guerrilla Warfare

    Pocket Manual, 1939–45

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    Series series The Pocket Manual Series
    An exploration of German World War II small-scale military strategy, edited by the former chief historian of the U.S. Marines.While small wars are not new, how they should be fought by a modern industrial nation is still very much a matter for debate. It is thus worth paying heed now to the experiences of another power which once encountered the same problems. This pocket manual examines German ... Read more

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  • United States Marines in World War II

    Fierce Pacific Battles and Heroic Marines in WWII

    by Robert J. Cressman, J. Michael Wenger, Harry W. Edwards, James A. Donovan, J. Michael Miller, John C. Chapin, Charles D. Melson, Henry I. Shaw Jr., Joseph H. Alexander, Bernard C. Nalty, Cyril J. O'Brien, Gordon D. Gayle, Richard Harwood, Charles R. Smith, Marine Corps Historical Center ...
    "United States Marines in World War II" is a thoroughly written history of Marines' military campaigns in Europe, Africa and the Pacific during the Second World War. Marines played a central role in the Pacific War, along with the U.S. Army. The battles of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Tarawa, Guam, Tinian, Cape Gloucester, Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa saw fierce fighting between Marines ... Read more

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  • Kleinkrieg

    The German Experience with Guerrilla Wars, from Clausewitz to Hitler

    by Charles Melson ...
    In recent years the great powers of the West—primarily the US and UK—have most often been relegated to fighting “small wars,” rather than the great confrontational battles for which they once prepared. It has been a difficult process, with some conflicts increasingly being seen as unwinnable, or at least not worth the effort in treasure and blood, even as the geopolitical structure of the world ... Read more

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  • Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    In "Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons," Charles D. Melson provides a meticulously detailed account of the Marine Corps' operations during World War II's Pacific Theater, particularly focusing on the Central Solomons campaign. Melson's literary style marries rigorous historical analysis with vivid narrative storytelling, bringing to life the tactics, experiences, and challenges faced by ... Read more

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  • Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons

    Enriched edition. Forging Victory: Marines' Strategic Struggles in the Central Solomons

    by Charles D. Melson, Shane Becker ...
    In "Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons," Charles D. Melson delves into the harrowing yet heroic experiences of U.S. Marines during the pivotal Central Solomons campaign of World War II. Through a meticulous narrative enriched with primary sources, including personal accounts and military records, Melson captures the complexities of warfare amid the breathtaking yet perilous landscapes of ... Read more

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  • Fighting for Time

    Rhodesia's Military and Zimbabwe's Independence

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    This military study examines the evolution of the Rhodesian armed services during the complex conflicts of the Cold War era.Through the 1960s and 1970s, Africa endured a series of conflicts involving Rhodesia, South Africa, and Portugal in conflict with the Frontline States. The Cold War brought outside influences, including American interest at the diplomatic, economic, and social level. In ... Read more

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  • The US Marines in World War II

    Pacific Island Campaigns, Amphibious Warfare, and Marine Corps Combat from Guadalcanal to Okinawa

    by J. Michael Wenger, Harry W. Edwards, James A. Donovan, Robert J. Cressman, J. Michael Miller, John C. Chapin, Charles D. Melson, Henry I. Shaw Jr., Joseph H. Alexander, Bernard C. Nalty, Cyril J. O'Brien, Gordon D. Gayle, Richard Harwood, Charles R. Smith, Marine Corps Historical Center ...
    The US Marines in World War II brings together a richly varied body of operational history, institutional analysis, and battlefield narrative to examine the Marine Corps' global wartime experience. Ranging from strategic questions of amphibious warfare to intimate accounts of combat, logistics, command, and sacrifice, the volume situates celebrated campaigns in the Pacific alongside the broader ... Read more

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  • US Marine Rifleman in Vietnam 1965–73

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    Series Book 23 - Warrior
    This volume provides an in-depth look at the experience of the ordinary US marine 'grunt' in Vietnam. Organisation of the corps, weaponry, equipment, uniforms, training and medical arrangements are all discussed. However, where this book differs from other similar works is not only in the detail that it goes into but also in the unifying theme of examining all these differing aspects of marine ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

  • Marine Recon 1940–90

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    Series Book 55 - Elite
    In 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company.'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted … to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world' ... Read more

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  • Vietnam Marines 1965–73

    by Charles D. Melson ...
    Series Book 43 - Elite
    The period following World War 2 saw a number of associated Marine Corps, three of whom fought together during the war in Vietnam from 1965 to 1973.These Corps were similar formations, but each had its own history and traditions: they were the United States Marines, the Vietnamese Marines, and the Korean Marines. Common to them was a reputation for toughness on themselves and any foreign or ... Read more

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