SHERROD, Robert.
History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.
Washington: Combat Forces Press , 1952.
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First Edition of Robert Sherrod's History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II; signed and inscribed by eleven Marine Corps aviators
First edition of this authoritative account of U.S. Marine aviation in the Pacific Theater. Octavo, original publisher's cloth with titles and the marine corps emblem stamped in blue on the spine, cartographic endpapers, illustrated with 64 pages of black and white photographs, drawings, and maps. Presentation copy, inscribed "To Larry" and signed on the title page and facing page by eleven Marine Corps aviators, including Joe Foss, Jim Swett, Phil DeLong, William Farrell, and R. Bruce Porter. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II by Robert Sherrod is a detailed and authoritative account of the development and combat achievements of U.S. Marine aviation during the Second World War. Drawing on official records, firsthand observations, and his own experience as a war correspondent, Sherrod traces the evolution of Marine air power from its early, modest beginnings to its critical role in major Pacific campaigns such as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. The book highlights not only the technological advancements and tactical innovations of Marine aviators but also the courage and resilience of the pilots and ground crews who operated under extreme conditions.
History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II.
$1,250.00
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