Eight-Wheeled Warriors and Grunts : U. S. Marine LAV and Infantry Operations, Spring 2004.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, David E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marines.

Armored vehicles, Military--History.

Armored vehicles, Military.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (310 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Casemate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC, 2024.

Summary:

This book chronicles the experiences of U.S. Marines during their deployment in Iraq in the spring of 2004, focusing on Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) units and infantry operations amid a growing insurgency. Written by Lieutenant Colonel David E. Kelly, USMC (Ret.), the volume is based on field history interviews conducted shortly after the events, providing a raw and unfiltered perspective on military operations. It covers key engagements in areas like Ramadi, Fallujah, and the western border regions, highlighting the speed, firepower, and strategic importance of LAV units alongside infantry support. The book captures the challenges faced by Marines, their tactical maneuvers, and the human dimension of warfare through firsthand accounts. Intended for historians, military enthusiasts, and researchers, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of modern combat and the role of Marine forces during the early stages of the Iraq insurgency. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Eight-Wheeled Warriors And Grunts

Title

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Preface

Introduction

Maps

1 Meeting the Marines from Delta Company, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

2 2/7 Marines at Al Asad

3 Echo Company, 2/7, at Forward Operating Base Hit

4 Fox Company, 2/7, at Korean Village

5 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion at Korean Village

6 Ramadi, Marines of 2/4

Final Thoughts

Glossary

Sources and Further Reading

About the Author

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781636244938

1636244939

OCLC:

1458757854