LEADER 02342nam 22004933 450 001 9910163192303321 005 20230803215313.0 010 $a9781782895756 010 $a1782895752 035 $a(CKB)3810000000097886 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4807600 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4807600 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11354467 035 $a(OCoLC)975221990 035 $a(Exl-AI)4807600 035 $a(Perlego)3020642 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000097886 100 $a20210901d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aCoral And Brass 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014. 215 $a1 online resource (249 pages) 327 $aIntro -- 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. 330 $aCoral 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.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aAmphibious warfare$7Generated by AI 606 $aMilitary history, Modern$y20th century$7Generated by AI 615 0$aAmphibious warfare 615 0$aMilitary history, Modern 676 $a940.542 700 $aSmith$b General Holland M$01377956 701 $aFinch$b Perry$01377957 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163192303321 996 $aCoral And Brass$93415723 997 $aUNINA