The pound : Devil Dogs' war in Nicaragua (based on historical events 1928-1933) / LtCol David Brown.
"Despite the unpopularity of the war in Nicaragua, the Marines experience a wide variety of activities and learn many lessons in a small wars environment, which will serve them well into the next century. Fighting insurgents, forming a host-nation's police force and army, ensuring safe elections, providing medical assistance for the rural population, building roads, constructing airfields, and organizing earthquake disaster relief will occupy the years from 1928 to 1933 for the Devil Dogs. If you ever hear a Marine say, "This is a lousy war, but it's the only one we have," you'll understand the mentality of the men in The Pound: Devil Dogs' War in Nicaragua." -- Back cover.
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- ISBN: 9781684562688
- Physical Description: 376 pages : illustrated (chiefly black and white photographs), maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Conneaut Lake, PA : Page Publishing Inc., 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 972.8505 BRO (Text) | 36015000537817 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | 972.8505 BRO (Text) | 36015001359583 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | 972.8505 BRO (Text) | 36015000512646 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"Despite the unpopularity of the war in Nicaragua, the Marines experience a wide variety of activities and learn many lessons in a small wars environment, which will serve them well into the next century. Fighting insurgents, forming a host-nation's police force and army, ensuring safe elections, providing medical assistance for the rural population, building roads, constructing airfields, and organizing earthquake disaster relief will occupy the years from 1928 to 1933 for the Devil Dogs. If you ever hear a Marine say, "This is a lousy war, but it's the only one we have," you'll understand the mentality of the men in The Pound: Devil Dogs' War in Nicaragua." -- Back cover.
