Pete Ellis - An Amphibious Warfare Prophet, 1880-1923

Few Marines have had more impact on the Corps' history than Pete Ellis, and none have been more controversial. This biography of the brilliant yet troubled Marine disputes many long-accepted but unsubstantiated accounts of his life and death. Ellis' legacy as the father of amphibious warfare is fully examined by the authors, who searched through family papers, fitness reports, and Japanese sources, and who interviewed eyewitnesses to solve the mysteries of Ellis' tragic life.

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By Dirk Anthony Ballendorf and Merrill L. Bartlett

Summary

Few Marines have had more impact on the Corps's history than Pete Ellis, and none have been more controversial. This biography of the brilliant yet troubled Marine disputes many long-accepted but unsubstantiated accounts of his life and death.

Product details

• Authors: Dirk A Ballendorf, Dirk Anthony Ballendorf, Estate Of Dirk a Ballendorf, Estate Of Blythe Bartlett, Merrill L. Bartlett
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2010
• EAN: 9781591140269
• ISBN: 978-1-59114-026-9
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 168 mm x 228 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 336 g
• Series: Leatherneck Classics; Leatherneck Classics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration