02342nam 22004933 450 991016319230332120230803215313.097817828957561782895752(CKB)3810000000097886(MiAaPQ)EBC4807600(Au-PeEL)EBL4807600(CaPaEBR)ebr11354467(OCoLC)975221990(Exl-AI)4807600(Perlego)3020642(EXLCZ)99381000000009788620210901d2014 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierCoral And Brass1st ed.San Francisco :Verdun Press,2014.©2014.1 online resource (249 pages)Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER I -- CHAPTER II -- CHAPTER III -- CHAPTER IV -- CHAPTER V -- CHAPTER VI -- CHAPTER VII -- CHAPTER VIII -- CHAPTER IX -- CHAPTER X -- CHAPTER XI -- CHAPTER XII -- CHAPTER XIII.Coral and Brass is an autobiographical account by General Holland M. Smith, a prominent figure in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. The book offers a personal narrative of over forty years of military service, focusing on the Pacific Campaign against Japan. Smith provides insights into the strategic importance and challenges of amphibious warfare, a field in which he was a pioneer. The work also serves as a tribute to the courage and contributions of the Marines and other military branches. Additionally, Smith critiques certain wartime decisions, aiming to highlight and learn from past errors to avoid future conflicts. The book is intended for military historians, veterans, and readers interested in World War II history.Generated by AI.Amphibious warfareGenerated by AIMilitary history, Modern20th centuryGenerated by AIAmphibious warfareMilitary history, Modern940.542Smith General Holland M1377956Finch Perry1377957MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910163192303321Coral And Brass3415723UNINA