A Fellowship of Valor The Battle History of the United States Marines History Channel Companion

by Joseph H. Alexander

Since their beginnings in the Revolutionary War, the United States Marine Corps has been the leading edge of America's military power. "First to fight ..". were not just words in a song, but an apt description of their mission, and the Marines' dash, bravery, and color has captured the heart and the imagination of the American public as no other service. A Fellowship of Valor celebrates the panoply of great battles that stud the Marine battle colors, and along the way, it covers the legends and leaders, the great traditions and the inbred esprit that sets this gallant breed magnificently apart.Brilliantly written by Colonel Joseph Alexander, USMC (Ret.), the rousing narrative is unerringly accurate and backed by a decade of painstaking research. As chief historian of Lou Reda Productions, holders of major military archives, Alexander had unprecedented access to filmed and photographed material. The late Don Horan, a double winner of the Emmy Award for Television Writing began this work, and Norman Stahl lent his long expertise in editing and writing on Marine history as well.

Rich with fascinating detail and anecdotes, A Fellowship off Valor is loaded with rare combat photos of Marines in action, dramatic illustrations, and fine battle maps. It also features illuminating sidebar stories on special weapons, events, traditions, and heroes, and generous appendices that feature battle honors, combat casualties, and profiles of colorful Marine heroes from Tripoli to Desert Storm, from Presley O'Bannon to Howling Mad Smith to Chesty Puller. It is a stunning journey from the fighting tops of the Bon Homme Richard through the storming of Kuwait City.

Genres: History, Military Fiction, Military History

414 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Col. Joseph H. Alexander, USMC served in the Corps for 29 years as an assault amphibian officer. He has written six books, including Utmost Savagery and Edson’s Raiders. He was the Naval Institute Author of the Year in 1996 and Naval History Author of the Year in 2010. He was the principal historian and writer on the exhibit design team throughout the construction of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. He lived in Asheville, North Carolina.

Biography taken from http://www.usni.org/author/colonel-jo...

Reviews

[Steve Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent summary of Marine Corps combat history. A little biased in favor of the Marines but that should be expected. This survey makes you want to explore some of the battles in depth. I'm starting with a book about Belleau Wood.

[Jon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST read for any American!

[Laura Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Gives an interesting and concise review of the U.S. Marines battle history. Great pictures, also.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pix and stories of Marine history.