Garde d'Haiti 1915-1934: Twenty Years of Organization and Training by the United States Marine Corps by McCrocklin, James H - 1956

Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Institute, 1956. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. 262pp. Near fine with previous owner signature, faint rubbing along the edges, and some creasing on the page corners in a very good minus dustwrapper with chips and tears along the extremities and a crease on the rear panel.

Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute, 1956. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. xv, [1], 262, [2] pages. Illustrations. Appendices. Bibliography. Source References. Index. Endpaper map. DJ has some wear and soiling. Some soiling and discoloration to endpapers. Bookplate signed by John F. Lyman on half-title page! James Henry McCrocklin was an American academic administrator and politician. He served as President of Texas State University from August 1964 to April 1969, and as the United States Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from July 1968 to January 1969. The story of the establishment of the Haitian Constabulary [Garde d'Haiti] by the American Marine Corps in 1914, until its replacement by Haitian forces in 1934. The United States Marines disbanded Haiti's army, which consisted of an estimated 9,000 men, including 308 generals. In February 1916, the Haitian Constabulary was formed. United States Marines and United States Navy… Read More