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If the Marines are “the few, the proud,” Recon Marines are the fewest and the proudest. Nathaniel Fick’s career begins with a hellish summer at Quantico, after his junior year at Dartmouth. He leads a platoon in Afghanistan just after 9/11 and advances to the pinnacle—Recon— two years later,... read more

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FIFTEEN OF US climbed aboard the ancient white school bus.

Table of Contents edit see section history

I. PEACE
II. WAR
III. AFTERMATH

Author's Note and Acknowledgments

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  1. Nathaniel Fick (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 0618556133
Page Count: 384

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Reading Level: Young Adults

This book is equally suited towards both adults and young adults. The word choice is not overly complex and offers a clear explanation of military structures/concepts.

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