A decorated veteran of three wars, and author of two nonfiction classics—The Marines and The U.S. Marines: A History—Edwin Howard Simmons has written a novel of the Korean War that is earning unparalleled praise from both the military and literary communities. Emotionally moving and intensely authentic, it is the story of George Bayard, a Marine reserve captain who is recalled to active duty for a command-and a challenge-he never would have chosen.

Dog Company Six

Literature & Fiction

Simmons, Edwin Howard

United States

BERKLEY

Called to duty, Captain George Bayard leads his Dog Company marines into battle from Inchon to the Chosin reservoir during the Korean War, and learns the meaning behind the Marine Corps' motto, "Semper Fidelis." Reprint.

The Battle of Inchon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations. The operation involved some 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels, and led to the recapture of the South Korea capital Seoul two weeks later. The code name for the operation was Operation Chromite. The battle began on 15 September 1950 and ended on 19 September. Through a surprise amphibious assault far from the Pusan Perimeter that UN and South Korean forces were desperately defending, the largely undefended city of Incheon was secured after being bombed by UN forces. The battle ended a string of victories by the invading North Korean People's Army (NKPA). The subsequent UN recapture of Seoul partially severed NKPA's supply lines in South Korea. The majority of United Nations ground forces involved were U.S. Marines, commanded by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of the United States Army. MacArthur was the driving force behind the operation, overcoming the strong misgivings of more cautious generals to a risky assault over extremely unfavorable terrain.

Over the Seawall: U.S. Marines at Inchon

History

World

Diane Pub Co.

Since its somewhat confused beginnings in November 1775 when the Second Continental Congress almost absentmindedly authorized two battalions of American marines, the U.S. Marine Corps has participated in all the nation's wars from the American Revolution through Desert Storm. This compact yet complete study focuses on the big wars but never slights events in between: the little wars, campaigns, punitive expeditions, showings of the flag, protection of American lives and property, and humanitarian missions that help define the corps. Nor does the author neglect the intermittent but never-ending fight for the corps's survival at home where it faces periodic challenges from Army, Navy, Air Force, and on occasion, unfriendly presidents. This third edition brings the popular and accessible history fully up to date. Because the previous edition left off at 1975, new chapters have been added to cover the tumultuous events of the last quarter-century, including Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Bangladesh, Somalia, and Haiti. Other chapters have been revised in light of new scholarship.

The United States Marines: A History

Military

Naval_Institute_Press

The title of this novel might puzzle some, but marine and army veterans of the Korean War will know that Dog Company Six signifies the commanding officer of Company D, in this case a marine rifle company in Korea. Dog Company operates at the very front edge of battle, face-to-face with the enemy, where most of the casualties occur. In command of these hard-bitten regulars is George Bayard, a reserve captain called back to active duty as the war begins. It is a command he doesn't want. Dog Company Six looks into the soul of Captain Bayard as he leads his company ashore at Inchon, through the battles of Seoul and the Chosin Reservoir, and into the spring offensive until he is wounded. How well does he do? How well do most men do when they experience the exhilaration and horror of close combat?

Naval Inst Pr

Written by the former director of Marine Corps History and Museums, this largely celebratory history offers details of the Marines military adventures around the world from the founding of the country to the year 2000. With little political reflection, the narrative discusses battles and campaigns while painting a portrait of the Marines' military leadership. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

U.S. Marine participation in World War I is known as a defining moment in the Marine Corps' great history. It is a story of exceptional heroism and significant operational achievements, along with lessons learned the hard way. The Marines entered World War I as a small force of seagoing light infantry that had rarely faced a well-armed enemy. On a single June day, in their initial assault 'through the wheat' on Belleau Wood against German machine-guns and poison gas shells, the Marines suffered more casualties than they had experienced in all their previous 142 years. Yet at Belleau Wood, Soissons, Blanc Mont, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne the Marines proved themselves to be hard-nosed diehards with an affinity for close combat. Nearly a century later Belleau Wood still resonates as a touchstone battle of the Corps. 
Two retired Marines, well known for their achievements both in uniform and with the pen, have recorded this rich history in a way that only insiders can. Brig. Gen. Edwin H. Simmons and Col. Joseph H. Alexander recount events and colorful personalities in telling detail, capturing the spirit that earned the 4th Marine Brigade three awards of the French Croix de Guerre and launched the first pioneering detachments of 'Flying Leathernecks.' Here, hand-to-hand combat seen through the lenses of a gas mask is accompanied by thought-provoking assessments of the war's impact on the Marine Corps.

Through the Wheat: The U.S. Marines in World War I

Alexander, Joseph H.

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Dog Company Six

Dog Company Six

Over the Seawall: U.S. Marines at Inchon

The United States Marines: A History

Dog Company Six

The United States Marines: A History

Through the Wheat: The U.S. Marines in World War I