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Three War Marine Hero : General Raymond G. Davis by Richard D. Camp (2020, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCase Mate Publishers & Book Distributors, LLC
ISBN-101612009395
ISBN-139781612009391
eBay Product ID (ePID)21050414384

Product Key Features

Book TitleThree War Marine Hero : General Raymond G. Davis
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Korean War, Military / United States, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorRichard D. Camp
FormatHardcover

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Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-279400
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThis is Dick Camp's eminently readable biography of a highly decorated officer whose name would have been familiar to Marines before 2000 but is perhaps not as well-known today. The book not only reintroduces that officer to us, but it is also an excellent survey of Marine Corps history from World War II through Vietnam through his eye., Richard Camp provides us with a well-researched account of the career of General Raymond Davis, from beginning to end, across three wars. His book is well researched, and accessible to both serious students of military history, as well as those exploring these events for the first time., The author was Davis' aide-de-camp during the Vietnam War and writes with a personal knowledge of his subject. This work shines a well-deserved light on Davis and his service to his country., Camp writes an awe-inspiring book of a humble and unsung Marine war hero--a national treasure-who gave his absolute all in the service to his country, the Marine Corps, and his Marines. These facts come across clearly in substantive depth throughout the book. It is historically accurate and crafted in such a way that unmistakably brings Davis's heroics to light and life for the reader., ...explains unknown details of how [The Korean War] was fought and the brutal sub-zero cold the participants endured., ...a balanced and thoroughly researched study of Davis's role in three wars that justifies the hero characterization in the book's title., Camp writes an awe-inspiring book of a humble and unsung Marine war hero--a national treasure who gave his absolute all in the service to his country, the Marine Corps, and his Marines. These facts come across clearly in substantive depth throughout the book. It is historically accurate and crafted in such a way that unmistakably brings Davis's heroics to light and life for the reader., A well-crafted biography of an important Marine commander. It illustrates well through Davis' career the Marine Corps of the mid-Twentieth century., The book should prove to be a fun read for military history enthusiasts, but its greatest value is as a starting point for future research into Davis' career that, hopefully, will further illuminate his importance to Marine Corps history., ...a good book told by a competent author; it's well researched and written. If you're a Jarhead, it's a must read.
Dewey Decimal359.9/6092
Table Of ContentForewordPart One: Formative Years, 1915-1941Chapter 1: A Youngster from GeorgiaChapter 2: Second Lieutenant Raymond G. DavisChapter 3: The Old Breed: Special Weapons BattalionPart Two: World War II, 1941 - 1945Central Pacific: GuadalcanalChapter 1: "War"Chapter 2: Operation WatchtowerChapter 3: Landing and DefenseChapter 4: Cactus Air ForceChapter 5: Japanese Ground and Air CounterattackSouthwest Pacific: Cape Gloucester - PeleliuChapter 1: The Green InfernoChapter 2: A Steamy Pest-HolePeleliuChapter 1: Breakwater of the PacificChapter 2: Death at the High Water LineChapter 3: A Ferocious and Wily FoeChapter 4: Bloody Nose RidgeChapter 5: Pope's HillChapter 6: Shot to PiecesChapter 7: Homeward Bound1st Provisional Brigade: GuamChapter 1: "Pretty Good Plumber"Part Three: Korea (Land of the Morning Calm)Chapter 1: North Korea StrikesChapter 2: Send in the MarinesChapter 3: Chinese VolunteersChapter 4: Out on a LimbChapter 5: Toktong Ridge RunnersChapter: 6: "Retreat Hell"Chapter: 7: The Great Pohang Guerrilla HuntChapter: 8: "Above and BeyondChapter: 9: PeacetimePart Four: VietnamChapter 1: Provisional Corps Vietnam (PCV)Chapter 2: Taking Command, 3rd Marine DivisionChapter 3: Assault from the SkyChapter 4: Swing ForceChapter 5: Pacification: Winning Hearts and MindsPart Five: Post VietnamChapter 1: Post of the Corps: Marine Corps Development and Education CommandChapter 2: RetirementNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
SynopsisRecognised for his bravery and leadership in three wars, Ray Davis is one of the most decorated Marines in the history of the Corps. This is his story. Book jacket., The first biography of Marine General Raymond Davis, who was decorated for bravery in both WWII and Korea, and went on to serve as a commanding general in Vietnam. "...Ray Davis was a hardened combat veteran. This was brought home to me one day while visiting a remote Army firebase in the jungle south of Khe Sanh. As the two of us strode along the jungle pathway, Davis suddenly stopped and peered intently into the thick green foliage. I suspected danger, brought my rifle up, and slipped off the safety. After a few moments, the general turned and casually remarked, "Dick, this reminds me of a command post I had on Guadalcanal." I mumbled, "Yes, sir," and surreptitiously fingered the safety to the "on" position. "Christ," I thought in awe, "I was only two years old at the time of Guadalcanal. This is the old man's third war!" -- Dick Camp, introduction to bookA native of Georgia, Raymond Davis joined the Marine Corps after university and would go on to serve in three wars and be decorated for gallantry several times including the Medal of Honor for his actions at Chosin where his leadership saved countless American lives. He retired as a four-star general after 33 years in the corps.Dick Camp, Marine veteran and historian, weaves memoirs, first-hand accounts, and his own personal memories of General Davis in this first biography of this archetypal "Old Breed" Marine., The first biography of Marine General Raymond Davis, who was decorated for bravery in both WWII and Korea, and went on to serve as a commanding general in Vietnam.
LC Classification NumberVE24
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