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Published by Turner Publishing Company, Paducah, Kentucky:, 1992
ISBN 10: 1563110571ISBN 13: 9781563110573
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket. Paducah, Kentucky:: Turner Publishing Company, 1992. 9" wide by 12.25" tall. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Corners are NOT bumped. Inner hinges are perfect. No owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of portraits and vintage photos. The book includes an Introduction; Publisher's Message; and sections on History; War Stories [eyewitness memories by 4th Marine Division WW2 Marines]; Veterans Biographies; and a Photo Album. Index. The largest section is Veterans Biographies (pages 78-231). It gives biographical profiles for hundreds of 4th Marine Division GI's, with summaries of their individual military careers including training, specialties, assignments, their most memorable combat experience, decorations won, as well as their subsequent civilian life -- jobs held, family, hobbies, etc. Nearly all of the profiles are illustrated with two photos (then and now) printed side-by-side. Bound in the original glossy pictorial laminated boards. 1st Edition (No other printings listed). Oversize Hardcover. Near Fine condition/No jacket. 240pp. 1st Edition (No other printings listed).