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

Marines Under Armor: The Marine Corps and the Armored Fighting Vehicle, 1916-2000 By Kenneth W. Estes A comprehensive history of armored warfare in the United States Marine Corps, tracing the development, acquisition, and deployment of armored fighting vehicles from World War I through the end of the twentieth century. Published in 2000 by Naval Institute Press of Annapolis, Maryland, this hardcover volume examines nearly a century of Marine Corps armored doctrine, equipment, and battlefield experience. Drawing upon archival research, military records, and firsthand accounts, author Kenneth W. Estes presents a detailed study of the vehicles, leaders, and strategic decisions that shaped Marine armored operations. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, the book covers tanks, amphibious tractors, armored cars, self-propelled weapons, and other armored fighting vehicles used by the Marine Corps from 1916 through 2000. An excellent addition to any military history library and especially appealing to collectors of Marine Corps history, armored warfare, military vehicle reference works, twentieth-century military studies, and U.S. military history. Details Title: Marines Under Armor: The Marine Corps and the Armored Fighting Vehicle, 1916-2000 Author: Kenneth W. Estes Publisher: Naval Institute Press Publication Year: 2000 Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Illustrated: Yes, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs ISBN: 1-55750-237-4 Printed in: United States Condition Book: Very Good (VG) Dust Jacket: Very Good Minus (VG-) Overall: Very Good in Very Good Minus Dust Jacket Clean, well-preserved copy overall with a bright interior and solid binding. Dust Jacket Light creasing and shelf wear Minor rubbing at edges and corners Light foxing/discoloration visible to interior flaps and jacket edges Jacket remains attractive and fully intact Book Binding remains solid and square Pages clean and bright No writing, highlighting, or library markings observed Illustrations remain sharp and clear Light signs of careful reading and handling No significant staining, odor, or major moisture damage observed. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Why Collectors Like This Book United States Marine Corps history Armored warfare and military vehicles Marine Corps tanks and amphibious vehicles Military doctrine and battlefield development Naval Institute Press military publications Extensively illustrated military reference work