Making the Corps 61 Men Came to Paris Island to Become Marines, Not All of Them Made It |
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| Author:
| Ricks, Thomas E. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-684-84817-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1998 |
| Publisher: | Scribner
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| Imprint: | Scribner |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $27.95 |
Book Description:
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Making the Corpsvisits the front lines of boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina. Here, old values are stripped away and new, Marine Corps values are forged. Acclaimed military journalist Thomas E. Ricks follows these men from their hometowns, through boot camp, and into their first year as Marines. As three fierce drill instructors fight a battle for the hearts and minds of this unforgettable group of young men, a larger picture emerges, brilliantly painted, of the growing gulf that...
More DescriptionMaking the Corpsvisits the front lines of boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina. Here, old values are stripped away and new, Marine Corps values are forged. Acclaimed military journalist Thomas E. Ricks follows these men from their hometowns, through boot camp, and into their first year as Marines. As three fierce drill instructors fight a battle for the hearts and minds of this unforgettable group of young men, a larger picture emerges, brilliantly painted, of the growing gulf that divides the military from the rest of America.