A Few Good Men: A History Of The Fighting Fifth Marines

The Fighting Fifth Marines is the USMC’s most decorated regiment. Its list of honors is long and memorable, encompassing France in World War I, Nicaragua during the Banana Wars, the Pacific theater in World War II, the Korean War, and every campaign since, including five years of combat in Vietnam and the liberation of Kuwait. Ronald J. Brown, a 5th Marine veteran and Marine Corps historian, has written a sweeping, engaging history of this dedicated and distinguished American regiment. Notable engagements include Okinawa, the Pusan Perimeter, Chosin, and the Persian Gulf. The regiment has been decorated with numerous medals, and its members have made significant sacrifices across numerous conflicts. A fitting tribute to their patriotic service.