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Breve historia de los Marines de Estados Unidos : Ejércitos 12.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Giménez, Iván.
Series:
Breve Historia Series
Language:
Spanish
Subjects (All):
Amphibious warfare.
Military history.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (226 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Other Title:
Marines de los Estados Unidos
Place of Publication:
Madrid : Ediciones Nowtilus, S.L., 2023.
Summary:
This book provides a concise history of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), exploring its unique role and autonomy as a military force. The USMC is characterized by its ability to operate independently, integrating combat, aviation, and logistical units. It has played a crucial role in numerous military conflicts, from the Caribbean in the early 20th century to Iraq and Afghanistan in the 21st century. The book details the organizational structure of the USMC, highlighting the 'rule of three' used to form teams, squads, sections, and larger units such as divisions. It also examines the Corps' relationships with other branches of the U.S. military, particularly the Navy and Air Force, and its significant role in strategic and amphibious missions worldwide. The intended audience includes military history enthusiasts and those interested in the operational aspects of the USMC. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Portada
Créditos
Índice
Introducción
¿Quiénes son los marines estadounidenses?
1. Los orígenes: antecedentes históricos y la guerra de Independencia de EE. UU.
El nacimiento del cuerpo de marines
Por mar y por tierra
La expedición de Penobscot
Proteger el oro
2. Hacia las costas de Trípoli: las primeras intervenciones en el extranjero
Berbería: la primera guerra en costas lejanas
La guerra de 1812: segundo asalto contra Gran Bretaña
3. Los salones de Moctezuma, las primeras intervenciones en América Latina
A la caza de los piratas por los siete mares
De las Malvinas a Florida: punta de lanza en América
Veracruz y Ciudad de México
Norte y sur: el cuestionado rol de los marines en la guerra civil estadounidense
4. Destino manifiesto, la punta de lanza de los sueños imperiales de EE. UU.
1898: zarpazos imperiales en Cuba y Filipinas
55 días para salvar una embajada
Filipinas: en el corazón de las tinieblas
Guerras bananeras: los marines, entre el palo y la zanahoria
5. Marines en las trincheras. La Primera Guerra Mundial
Bautismo de fuego en Francia
Asia y América Latina, en los conflictos de la postguerra
La búsqueda de una nueva entidad
6. Gung-ho! Defensas y contraataques. La Segunda Guerra Mundial (I)
Los Álamos del Pacífico: de la isla de Wake a Corregidor
Guadalcanal: los marines contraatacan Generated by AI.
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ISBN:
84-1305-328-5
OCLC:
1433203613

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