Why read Swift, Silent, and Deadly?

Book cover of Swift, Silent, and Deadly: Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance in the Pacific, 1942-1945

Book description

An experienced reconnaissance Marine officer, Bruce Meyers paints a colorful and accurate picture of the special recon landings that preceded every major amphibious operation in the Pacific War. Credited with saving countless lives, these Marine scouts went in stealthily at night from submarines, PT boats, Catalinas, and high-speed transports. Swift,…

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The Pacific War in WW2

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War
History

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Why read it?

1 author picked Swift, Silent, and Deadly as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Herb Marlow

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I have read several books about the special units of soldiers, Marines, and sailors in the Second World War, and this book is at the top of those accounts.

I particularly liked the way author Bruce E. Meyers, an experienced Marine officer, tells the story of the Recon Marines from their beginnings in World War II to today’s silent warriors. I had a hard time putting this book down.

From Herb's list on Pacific island combat World War II.