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A Close Encounter: The Marine La... Authors: Harwood, Richard
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Across the Reef: The Marine Assa... Authors: Alexander, Joseph H., 193...
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The motor-bus in war — Inside th... Authors: Beatson, A. M.
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The Great Discovery — Background... Authors: Maclean, Norman, 1869-1952
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An Onlooker in France 1917-1919 ... Authors: Orpen, William, Sir, 1878...
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Soldier silhouettes on our front... Authors: Stidger, William L. (Will...
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The Crisis of the Naval War — In... Authors: Jellicoe, John Rushworth,...
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Now It Can Be Told — Reading Com... Authors: Gibbs, Philip, 1877-1962
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GONUY Modern History Library is an independent catalogue of source-attributed public-domain editions focused on Modern History. Each record connects readers with edition facts, historical context and the original source record.

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This digital library presents 100 works on modern history, with a focus on the world wars. Categories include Revolutions, Modern Nations, Social History, and World Events. The collection features personal narratives, regimental histories, and pictorial works from World War I, as well as accounts of the U.S. Civil War and Marine Corps operations in the Pacific during World War II. Authors include John C. Chapin, Joseph H. Alexander, and William Pittenger.

Representative titles range from 'From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War' to 'The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa.' Each book is carefully cataloged for easy discovery. Gonuy.com is a curated resource for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts seeking primary sources on modern conflicts and societal change.

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