George W. Garand
Truman R. Strobridge
NEW. Battery Press, Nashville,
1994. Reprinted from the 1971 edition. Gilt lettering &
decorations on red cloth.6.5x9.5. Profusely illustrated with photographs, charts & maps. Appendices,
index, 870 pages. 22-page map section at rear of book, in addition to numerous maps throughout main text. Main headings in table of contents as follows: BACKGROUND; FLEET MARINE FORCE, PACIFIC; THE PAULAUS: GATEWAY TO THE PHILIPPINES; MARINES IN THE PHILIPPINES; MARINE AVIATION IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC; IWO JIMA.
Appendicies as follows: Bibliographical Notes; Guide to Abbreviations, Military Map Symbols, Chronology; Fleet Marine Force Status~31 August 1944; Table of Organization F-100~Marine Division; Marine Task Organization and Command List; Marine Casualties; Unit Commendations.
One of five volumes sold as set only.
Price for new 5-volume set: $255
