Marine Corps League Blackstone Valley Detachment Book List Page

Here's a little something that might be interesting ...

The following is a list of books about the United States Marine Corps ... if you've read a book that isn't on this list email the webmaster. Include the title of the book, author and ISBN number. Give a short review too!

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~ "Boot" by Daniel Da Cruz. ISBN: 0-312-90060-0

BOOT is an insider's account, told by a former Marine and veteran journalist who went back to Parris Island to see if today's grunt measures up to the crack troops he served with in the South Pacific. He follows a platoon through every step of boot camp.

~ "Marine Sniper" by Charles Henderson.ISBN: 0-425-10355-2

This story is about a true Marine Corps legend. GySgt. Carlos Hathcock. a.k.a. "White Feather". The most feared Marine Sniper in the history of the Marine Corps sniper program.

~ "Marine! The Life of Chesty Puller" by Burke Davis. ISBN: 0-533-27182-2

The only Marine in history to win 5 Navy Crosses! This is the true story of the most courageous and controversial commander of them all.

~ "Helmet for My Pillow" by Robert Leckie. ISBN: 0-53312665-2

From boot camp at Parris Island during the early 1940's to the bloody south Pacific; this tells the story of 1 young Marine's journey. "One hell of a book! The real stuff that proves U.S. Marines are the greatest fighting men on earth!" - Leon Uris, author of Battle Cry.

~ "Breakout. The Chosin Reservoir Campaign" by Martin Russ. ISBN: 0-14-029259-4

True stories of the most horrific and misguided battles that the Marine Corps ever fought. And won! Martin Russ tells the unforgettable portrayal of the terror and courage of men as they faced sudden death at the Chosin Reservoir, Korea.

~ "Making The Corps" by Thomas E. Ricks. ISBN: 0-684-84817-1

Making the Corps visits the front lines of boot camp in Parris Island. Acclaimed military journalist Thomas E. Ricks followed men from their hometown, through boot camp and into their 1st years as Marines.

~ "Flags of our Fathers" by James Bradley. ISBN: 0-533-11133-7

This book is about the 6 men that raised the American flag on Mt. Suribachi, on Iwo Jima during WWII.

~ "History of the United States Marines" by Thomas A. Siefring. ISBN: 0-86124-038-3

A general history of the Marine Corps.

~ "The Marines" by The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. ISBN: 0-88363-198-9

This is a beautifully hard cover book that chronicles the history of the finest fighting force on earth!