Gung Ho Marines By John McCarthy

"Gung Ho Marines: The Men of Carlson's Raiders"
is the true and mostly untold stories of the brave and patriotic young men that answered their country's call during it's darkest hours. After boot camp and becoming a Marine, most heard that they were volunteering for a "suicide outfit." It didn't phase them one bit!"

The select few that have read advanced copies of this book all agree, it is fresh and different new look at one or World War II's most elite and controversal combat units and it's most unique and controversal leader. A leader that made enemies within the Corps, but whose men would follow him anywhere, and did! The paths to glory for the 2nd United States Raider Battalion were led by a New England Yankee who loved his country, his Maker, and dedicated his life to its service. No troops in any service in any army, anywhere, admired, respected and cared for their leader more than Evans Carlson's Gung Ho Marines. Even though he was relaxed on many military procedures, like saluting, always replying "Sir" to officers, and not allowing officers special privileges. Those were just a few of the things that caused this amazing warrior trouble with the "front office."

Many of the stories and quotes in this book are from the best possible source - the Raiders themselves and their association's outstanding quarterly magazine. THE RAIDER PATCH. The best thing the Author has done was to go to the folks that have "been there, done that", the Raiders or their written words, themselves.

The book's epilogue includes very special segments on Evans Carlson and his Raiders after their disbandment. Other interesting and informatiove segments include: "The Specialist". The Doc's and Corpsmen, Language Men, Destroyers (APD's), weapons, War Dogs, The Coast Watchers, and much, much more.

It is certainly one of the very best about these amazing warriors and their leader, put into book form and by an Author that has had a life-long association with them."

Book can be ordered from:

ReView Publications
14851 Jeffrey Road
Suite 270
Irvine, Ca. 92618-8270

Any Questions, call: 949-552-6866 (PST)