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Sea Service Medals : Military Awards and Decorations of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard by Fred L. Borch and Charles P. McDowell (2009, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNaval Institute Press
ISBN-101591140897
ISBN-139781591140894
eBay Product ID (ePID)71101802
Product Key Features
Number of Pages216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSea Service Medals : Military Awards and Decorations of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
Publication Year2009
SubjectMilitary / General, Military / United States
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorFred L. Borch, Charles P. McDowell
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-055200
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"In Sea Service Medals , Fred Borch and Charles McDowell present a lively overview and history of the current awards of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Clearly and concisely written but loaded with fascinating details and insights, the book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in military matters....a book well worth adding to your library." HistoryNet.com, "In Sea Service Medals , Fred Borch and Charles McDowell present a lively overview and history of the current awards of the United States Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Clearly and concisely written but loaded with fascinating details and insights, the book is a valuable reference for anyone interested in military matters....a book well worth adding to your library." -- HistoryNet.com
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal359.1/340973
SynopsisThe first and only comprehensive examination of all decorations and medals that may be awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel for heroism, achievement and service Fifty full color photographs of sea service awards, many of which have never been published, provide context for this unique history. The authors, both of whom retired from the Armed Forces, are experts in the history of U.S. awards and decorations., The first and only comprehensive examination of all decorations and medals that may be awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel for heroism, achievement and service. Features never-before-published historical information on the background and development of each medal, while also providing in-depth discussion of award criteria, design and recipients. Decorations examined include combat heroism awards such as the Navy Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, and Silver Star. Non-combat heroism awards such as the Navy-Marine Corps Medal and Coast Guard Medal are also discussed. All decorations and medals for achievement and service also are examined, ranging from the Navy and Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal to the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and Achievement Medals and the Combat Action Ribbon. Fifty full color photographs of sea service awards, many of which have never been published, provide context for this unique history. The authors, both of whom retired from the Armed Forces, are experts in the history of U.S. awards and decorations., The first and only comprehensive examination of all decorations and medals that may be awarded to Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel for heroism, achievement and service. Features never-before-published historical information on the background and development of each medal, while also providing in-depth discussion of award criteria, design and recipients. Decorations examined include combat heroism awards such as the Navy Medal of Honor, Navy Cross, and Silver Star. Non-combat heroism awards such as the Navy-Marine Corps Medal and Coast Guard Medal are also discussed. All decorations and medals for achievement and service also are examined, ranging from the Navy and Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medal to the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and Achievement Medals and the Combat Action Ribbon. Fifty full colour photographs of sea service awards, many of which have never been published, provide context for this unique history. The authors, both of whom retired from the Armed Forces, are experts in the history of U.S. awards and decorations.
LC Classification NumberUB433.B66697 2009
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