An illustrated history of the Marine Corps combining a well researched narrative with many photgraphs and paintings outlining the Marine Corps from its inception to the present day. Perfect gift and/or coffee table book

Hammels New Georgia, Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester: The US Marines In World War II used honed text and period photos to build a compelling narrative of the Corps in WWII.

This hardcover edition of the Oxford Guide To World War II gives a highly detailed rundown of campaigns, actions, personalities, and outcomes. It is the first source of general information on the Second World War.

James Brady's Why Marines fight hardcover delves into the spirit of American military life, the mind and mindset of the men and commanders of the Marine Corps and their values.

Coffee table-sized, the book is replete with photos and stories of individuals whose courage, honor and commitment made them worthy of note.

This 5-volume set, the History of the U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II is a definitive and exhaustive study of actions, units involved, objectives, casualties, and both strategic and tactical outcomes

James Wise and Scott Baron's The Navy Cross hardcover relates the stories of Marines and Sailors who were awarded the Navy Cross for service in Ieaq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts. Their exploits define heroism.

Oliver North's American Heroes: In the Fight Against radical Islam is a hardcover which examines the mentality of the radical Islamic terrorists and the courage of those who hold the line and oppose them.

Ray Elliott's hardcover 147 pp. novel is the story of Jack Britton's quest for understanding of why he survived Iwo Jima only to have to face the tragedy of the loss of his wife and having to raise his son alone, a powerful story.

An outstanding account of the life and career of Bill Eddy, a Marine Corps officer whose expertise and experience shaped US/Middle East policy for decades. By Thomas Lippman Hardcover 352 pages