Pete Ellis: An Amphibious Warfare Prophet, 1880-1923 (Leatherneck Classics)

Pete Ellis: An Amphibious Warfare Prophet, 1880-1923 (Leatherneck Classics)

Estate Of Dirk a. Ballendorf, Estate Of Blythe Bartlett
$20.95
Publication Date: October 15th, 2010
Publisher:
US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
9781591140269
Pages:
208

Description

Few Marines have had more impact on the corps' history than Pete Ellis, and none have been more controversial. This biography of the brilliant yet troubled Marine disputes many long-accepted but unsubstantiated accounts of his life and death. Ellis's legacy as the father of amphibious warfare is fully examined by the authors, who searched through family papers, fitness reports, Japanese sources, and interviewed eyewitnesses to solve the mysteries of Ellis's tragic life.

About the Author

Dirk Anthony Balendorf is a professor at the University of Guam and the author a dozen books. Merrill L. Bartlett, a Marine Corps officer for twenty years, has written many books on naval history. He lives on Vashon Island, WA. Merrill L. Bartlett, a Marine Corps officer for twenty years, has written many books on naval history. He is the co-author of Leathernecks and lives on Vashon Island, WA.

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