Preparing for victory : Thomas Holcomb and the making of the modern Marine Corps, 1936-1943 / David J. Ulbrich ; foreword by Charles P. Neimeyer.
| Author/creator | Ulbrich, David J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xiv, 285 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Holcomb's first thirty-six years in the Marine Corps, 1900-1936 -- Taking charge of the struggling Marine Corps, December 1936-August 1939 -- Holcomb and the Marine Corps transition from peace toward war, 1939-1941 -- Marine mobilization in the first seven months of war, December 1941-June 1942 -- Guadalcanal : the first big test for Holcomb and the Marine Corps, July 1942-February 1943 -- Preparing the corps for a new commandant, July 1942-December 1943 -- From Marine Corps to diplomatic corps to retirement. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010047478 |
| ISBN | 9781591149033 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1591149037 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E840.5.H65 U53 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |