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 InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010047478
ISBN9781591149033 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1591149037 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks E840.5.H65 U53 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold