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Out of history comes a great work from the United States Marine Corps.This is an instruction book on how to fight the Japanese. It is fantastic. Written by Marines for Marines.The Foreword was written by the Commandant of the U.S. Marines A. A. VANDEGRIFT."This excellent statement of individual combat principles which have proved successful against the Japanese in the Solomon Islands Area was prepared by the Third Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force. It is worthy of careful study by every Marine."This book would cause an uproar today if released...as completely Not Politically Correct.Example...I Quote..."The Japs sometimes try to be tricky; and they do have patience and courage. But when you pour it on they are prone to run around in circles and squall like frightened old hens. Their attacks sound bad but are easily stopped by fast, accurate, and resolute shooting. Any Marine, trained as you are, can take care of at least 13 of them. That was the actual proportion during the Bougainville campaign. Since the fall of Wake Island the Jap has never defeated a Marine Unit."