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Sixty-three men came to Parris Island to become Marines. Not all of them made it. This book tells the story of boot camp Platoon 3086, exploring the trials, sacrifices, and camaraderie that define Marine Corps training and the broader experience of American military life during that period.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Thomas E. Ricks
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