{"product_id":"marine-recon-1940-90-melson-hannon-osprey-elite-55-softcover","title":"Marine Recon 1940-90 - Melson \u0026 Hannon- Osprey Elite 55 - Softcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1976 Maj. James Capers Jr. welcomed new men and their families into a force reconnaissance company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Only the most capable Marines are selected for this duty due to rigid mental and physical demands. A very thorough screening of each applicant is conducted … to test alertness and endurance. The result is a small elite unit with highly qualified Marines who are considered the best in the world'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx-Marine Charles D Melson examines the history, equipment and insignia of the Marines' amphibious and ground long-range patrol reconnaissance specialists in this volume which contains a wealth of photographs and 12 full page colour plates by Paul Hannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is in \u003cb\u003eVery Good \u003c\/b\u003econdition. There is some colouring of the cover and fading of the spine. As usual, the photos are of the item that you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52862516297959,"sku":"TWLRB071","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/TWL216_b813e7a2-5fe9-42af-9cde-d93daff5614a.jpg?v=1792296153","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/marine-recon-1940-90-melson-hannon-osprey-elite-55-softcover","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}