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Making the Corps : 10th Anniversary Edition with a New Afterword by the Author by Thomas E. Ricks (2007, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherScribner
ISBN-10141654450X
ISBN-139781416544500
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038843394
Product Key Features
Edition10
Book TitleMaking the Corps : 10th Anniversary Edition with a New Afterword by the Author
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / General, Military / United States, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other)
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorThomas E. Ricks
Book SeriesBestselling Military History Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.8 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsFrederick W. Smith,Captain, USMC 1966-1970, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Federal ExpressThe most unique aspect of the Marine Corps -- its enduring culture -- has made it a renowned fighting force and endearded it to generations of alumni. Thomas E. Ricks has captured the essence of this legendary organization., Lt. Col. Ralph Peters U.S. Army (Ret.), Parameters The book is informative, thoughtful, fun -- a great, swift read. Making the Corps is a splendid, enjoyable, memorable book., Stephen E. Ambrose"author of "Citizen Soldiers" and "Undaunted Courage"This is a wonderful book. Ricks combines fine descriptive writing, thoughtful comparisons between the Corps of today and the past, and between the Corps and the U.S. Army, and insightful speculation about the future of the Corps -- all enclosed in as good a piece of storytelling as I have read in decades., Lt. Col. Ralph PetersU.S. Army (Ret.), ParametersThe book is informative, thoughtful, fun -- a great, swift read. Making the Corps is a splendid, enjoyable, memorable book., "A thousand years from now, a historian looking at the U.S. military will do well to cite Ricks's book."--USA Today, "A thousand years from now, a historian looking at the U.S. military will do well to cite Ricks's book." -- USA Today, "Anyone reading this book cannot help but think that America has many lessons to learn from the Marines." -- Chicago Tribune, Stephen E. Ambrose author of Citizen Soldiers and Undaunted Courage This is a wonderful book. Ricks combines fine descriptive writing, thoughtful comparisons between the Corps of today and the past, and between the Corps and the U.S. Army, and insightful speculation about the future of the Corps -- all enclosed in as good a piece of storytelling as I have read in decades., James Webb,Former Secretary of the Navy and author ofFields of FireMore vividly than any outsider in recent memory, Tom Ricks has given us an acutely analyzed look at how the Marines have sustained themselves as the finest organization this country has ever produced. This is a book filled with insight and compassion, marked by respect for those who serve, and yet told from the questioning perspective of a first-rate reporter., "Anyone reading this book cannot help but think that America has many lessons to learn from the Marines."--Chicago Tribune, Eliot CohenForeign AffairsA must-read for those concerned with civil-military relations in the United States., Stephen E. Ambroseauthor of Citizen Soldiers and Undaunted CourageThis is a wonderful book. Ricks combines fine descriptive writing, thoughtful comparisons between the Corps of today and the past, and between the Corps and the U.S. Army, and insightful speculation about the future of the Corps -- all enclosed in as good a piece of storytelling as I have read in decades., James Webb, Former Secretary of the Navy and author of "Fields of Fire"More vividly than any outsider in recent memory, Tom Ricks has given us an acutely analyzed look at how the Marines have sustained themselves as the finest organization this country has ever produced. This is a book filled with insight and compassion, marked by respect for those who serve, and yet told from the questioning perspective of a first-rate reporter., Steven KomarowUSA TodayA thousand years from now, a historian looking at the U.S. military will do well to cite Rick's book., Lt. Col. Ralph Peters"U.S. Army (Ret.), "Parameters"The book is informative, thoughtful, fun -- a great, swift read. "Making the Corps" is a splendid, enjoyable, memorable book., Frederick W. Smith, Captain, USMC 1966-1970, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Federal ExpressThe most unique aspect of the Marine Corps -- its enduring culture -- has made it a renowned fighting force and endearded it to generations of alumni. Thomas E. Ricks has captured the essence of this legendary organization., Samuel FreedmanChicago TribuneAnyone reading this book cannot help but think that America has many lessons to learn from the Marines., "An important book...essential reading for anyone who cares about the role of the military in America." -- The Washington Post Book World, "An important book...essential reading for anyone who cares about the role of the military in America."--The Washington Post Book World
Dewey Decimal359.9/6/0973
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
SynopsisSemper Fi. The few, the proud. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. Once a Marine, always a Marine. The United States Marine Corps, with its fiercely proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. No other group in America leaves so deep and permanent a mark on its members. Today, though, the Marine Corps feels increasingly besieged, at war with a new kind of enemy the vast social and political forces that it feels threaten to destroy its values.Making the Corpsvisits the front lines of that war: boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina, "where the difference begins." Here, old values are stripped away and new, Marine Corps values, forged. Acclaimed military journalist Thomas E. Ricks follows sixty-three raw recruits, the men of recruit platoon 3086, from their hometowns to Parris Island, 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., The bestselling, compelling insider's account of the Marine Corps from the lives of the men of Platoon 3086--their training at Parris Island, their fierce camaraderie, and the unique code of honor that defines them.The United States Marine Corps, with its proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. Making the Corps visits the front lines of boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina. Here, old values are stripped away and new Marine Corps values are forged. Bestselling author 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. Included in this edition is an all-new afterword from the author that examines the war in Iraq through the lens of the Marines from Platoon 3086, giving readers an on-the-ground view of the conflict from those who know it best., Semper Fi. The few, the proud. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli. Once a Marine, always a Marine. The United States Marine Corps, with its fiercely proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. No other group in America leaves so deep and permanent a mark on its members. Today, though, the Marine Corps feels increasingly besieged, at war with a new kind of enemy the vast social and political forces that it feels threaten to destroy its values. "Making the Corps" visits the front lines of that war: boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina, "where the difference begins." Here, old values are stripped away and new, Marine Corps values, forged. Acclaimed military journalist Thomas E. Ricks follows sixty-three raw recruits, the men of recruit platoon 3086, from their hometowns to Parris Island, 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., Ricks, the Pentagon correspondent for "The Wall Street Journal," offers a fascinating, insiders look at Parris Island, the training ground that turns out the best, most disciplined soldiers in the world. 16-page photo insert., The bestselling, compelling insider's account of the Marine Corps from the lives of the men of Platoon 3086--their training at Parris Island, their fierce camaraderie, and the unique code of honor that defines them. The United States Marine Corps, with its proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. Making the Corps visits the front lines of boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina. Here, old values are stripped away and new Marine Corps values are forged. Bestselling author 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. Included in this edition is an all-new afterword from the author that examines the war in Iraq through the lens of the Marines from Platoon 3086, giving readers an on-the-ground view of the conflict from those who know it best.
LC Classification NumberVE23.R5 2007
