Marines Under Armor: The Marine Corps and the Armored Fighting Vehicle, 1916-2000

by Kenneth W. Estes

Book Overview

In this story of men, machines and missions, Kenneth Estes tells how the U.S. Marine Corps came to acquire the armored fighting vehicle and what it tried to do with it. The longtime Marine tank... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557502374
• ISBN13: 9781557502377
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A good, but narrowly focused, history of Marine armor

Well written and concise. The author focuses on acquisition, programmatics and doctrine - the exploits and combat history of Marine tank units are not covered in detail. Readers looking for coverage of tactical and operational details regarding Marine tank units in combat should look elsewhere. That said, the Marine Corps debate on armor, as it related to force structure and doctrine are well described. A great case study in how military services struggle to organize, train and equip for the next conflict.