Leatherneck Legends: Conversations with the Marine Corps' Old Breed

by Dick Camp and R.D. Camp

Book Overview

Within the Marine Corps the 'Old Breed' has a special meaning, referring to the soldiers of the 1st Marine Division and their heroic defense of Guadalcanal in the early days of World War II. This... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760321574
• ISBN13: 9780760321577
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Zenith Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring Lessons in Leadership

In Leatherneck Legends, retired Marine Colonel Dick Camp has combined his own personal interviews, with material from the Marine Corps archives to tell the stories of some of the Corps heroic "Old Breed" He explores the relationships between five Marines whose service spanned from WWI-Vietnam, highlighting the qualities that made them such effective combat leaders. Leatherneck Legends is both an engaging time capsule, and a leadership primer for future Marines. An absolute must for Marines, their families, or anyone who is interested in the history of the Corps.

A GREAT READ

Colonel Richard Dick Camp, retired Marine, fought in Viet Nam and knows war and the Marine Corp. This book is personal accounts and stories gathered up by the Colonel and handed to us in one fine book. The Marines are always there when America calls and the first Marine Division, the Old Breed, has been there through them all. Read these stories and get a feel for war, the Marines and the human emotions we sometimes forget about.

Inspiring

The ability of the Marine Corps to create great leaders is unparalleled. Leatherneck legends sits you down to talk with four of those great leaders about their experiences spanning the 20th century, from the first world war to Vietnam. These are authentic tough gents able to inspire men to great courage by personal example. They epitomize all that is good in the warrior ethos and their example will inspire you as well. Political views of the wars takes a backseat to the admiration these men garner; and to the sort of gents who have gone before them. It is a thrilling account not just of these gentlemen-warriors but of the Marine Corps that they represent as well. You will not want to put it down.

Leatherneck Legends

Great book. Covers five of the big W.W. II & Korea era generals. Good informative reading.