The March Up: Taking Baghdad With the 1st Marine Division - Hardcover

West, Francis J.; Smith, Ray L.; West, Bing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 055380376X ISBN 13: 9780553803761

Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group, 2003

Synopsis

Chronicles the actions and efforts of the 1st Marine Division on their 22-day march into Baghdad, reporting firsthand accounts of strategic plans, failures, and ultimately, victory.

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Review:

"This book will stand as the definitive account about the nature of ground combat as we enter the twenty-first century. A gripping and honest account of war as told by two distinguished veterans." (James Schlesinger, former US Secretary of Defence and former Director of Central Intelligence)

"An important and unflinching chronicle of contemporary warfare. Regardless of one's position on the war in Iraq - on any war - The March Up speaks with authority and legitimacy and cuts to the very bone to reveal the experience of the modern, fighting infantryman." (Gen. Anthony C. Zinni)

"This is the face of the war as only those who have fought it can describe it." (John McCain)

Book Description:

In the first book to come directly from the front lines of the war in Iraq, here is an insider's look at the dramatic sequence of events that unfolded during the 1st Marine Division's 22-day assault from Kuwait to Baghdad.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam Dell Pub Group
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 055380376X
• ISBN 13: 9780553803761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320