Once a Marine; The Memoirs of General A.A. Vandegrift Commandant of the U.S. Marines in WWII

by A.A. Vandergrift as told by Robert B. Asprey

This exceptional Marine, whose career covered almost 40 years of adventure, tells his story with a quiet competence that only makes it more effective. If you're looking for buried skeletons or sensational disclosures, however, you'll be disappointed. If, instead, you're looking for the logic lying behind some of the decisions of great and lasting significance for the Corps, you'll be satisfied and fascinated. The memoirs of a famous man are always interesting. They are even more so when they contain the little key which can open a whole series of enigmas. Few Marines who fought at The 'Canal have ever had a kind word for Admiral Fletcher. What would the senior commander ashore have to say about the Admiral? You're right. No Marine has ever had a kind word - but he receives more gallant treatment than you might expect.

332 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2004