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LOCKHART, SIR ROBERT BRUCE - Marines Were There; Story of the Royal Marines in the Second World War

Title: Marines Were There; Story of the Royal Marines in the Second World War
Description: London, UK: Putnam, 1950. First Edition. Hardcover. Dustjacket chipped with short tears and a little yellowed ; DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped. A tight solid book. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 229 pages; Rather than being a full history of the Roayal Marines of Great Britain, the author has given the highlights of theit exploits in WWII. In 1939 their strength was 12,000 and by the end of the war it was nearly 80,000. Along the way they served in the Battle of the Rive Plate, in the Norwegian campaign and the Lowlands as well as other actions.. Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket .

Keywords: WWII netherlands norway River plate Royal Marines Militaria

Price: US$ 18.50 Seller: Ainsworth Books
- Book number: 11744

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