1st Marine Division: "The Old Breed"

This series looks at the cutting edge of war, and deals exclusively with units capable of operating independently in the forefront of battle. Each volume in the series examines the chosen unit's origins and history, its organisation and order of battle, its battle history theatre by theatre, its insignia and its markings. Also covered are biographies of the most important commanders of each unit. Each title ends with an assessment of unit effectiveness - as seen by the unit itself, by its opponents and in the light of more recent historical research. The books also include a detailed reference section with a critical biography, a listing of relevant museums and web sites, plus information about re-enactment groups and memorials.

An excellent and graphic account of the fortunes and misfortunes of the 1st Marine division from the First World War to the Gulf War and Somalia.

Ian Westwell
Softcover 96 pages with colour & b&w photos, illustrations and maps 2002