THE LANDING AT VERACRUZ, 1914:
The First Complete Chronicle of a Strange Encounter in April, 1914, When the United States Navy Captured and Occupied the City of Veracruz, Mexico

VG+/VG-. A puncture to jacket on front panel along spine (see photo). Some chipping to spine head; closed tears and creases to rear panal. Jacket in mylar. Book itself tight and clean. (Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1968. First Edition. Maps, photographs, appendices, index, 223 pages.

Describes the events that precipitated the April 1914 raid ordered by President Wilson; the landing and seizure of the customs house at Veracruz by U.S. naval forces and the 7 month occupation of the city.

Includes references to Marines throughout, as well as rosters of Marine officers, Medal of Honor Winners and KIAs. .


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