; Presentation copy: Dr. Edward M. Coffman, Presented this date with sincere appreciation for your exceptional contribution to the U. S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College's 'History of the Armed Forces Symposium. Paul K. Van Riper Colonel USMC Director 26 August 1988." (Signed on the front fly-leaf by now Lieut. General Van Ripper). Foreword by Victor H. Krulak. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not price clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The dust jacket spine panel is lightly sunned. Fine condition in near fine dust jacket. ; Black-and-white photographs; 8vo.; 332 pages.

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Title

A FIGHTING GENERAL: THE BIOGRAPHY OF GEN. HOLLAND M. "HOWLIN' MAD" SMITH.

Publisher

The Marine Corps Association, Quantico, Virginia

Publication Date

1987

Language

English

ISBN 10

0940328089

ISBN 13

9780940328082

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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491 (February, 2015)

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