We Few: The Marine Corps 400 in the War Against Japan
by James R. Dickenson

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• Military History World War II

Summary of We Few: The Marine Corps 400 in the War Against Japan

Eliminating some of the traditional training of young Marine officers, this special OCS curriculum concentrated on infantry tactics and weapons, and ninety percent of the class wound up as platoon leaders on Iwo and Okinawa. Forty-eight of them were killed, 168 wounded, for a casualty rate of some 58 per cent. For their heroic actions they earned a host of decorations, including five Navy Crosses. Eight more were wounded in Korea and one more earned a Navy Cross. Many believe they had the highest casualty and decoration rates of any Marine OCS class in World War II. This book focuses on ten men representing all six Marine divisions and nearly every section ofthe country and all types of colleges and universities. The story's appeal bridges professional and general interests.

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