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The March Up

The March Up

Taking Baghdad with the United States Marines
Biography & MemoirMilitary History
Pages
336
Published
2004
Language
English
Prose complexity
7/10

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About the author

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Bing West

A graduate of Georgetown and Princeton Universities, he fought as a Marine grunt in Vietnam. He later served as Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. His ten books include The Village, that has been on the Marine Commandant’s Reading List for 40 years; The Strongest Tribe, a history of the Iraq war that was a New York Times Bestseller; and The Wrong War, a history of the Afghanistan war. He is the recipient (twice) of Marine Corps Heritage, the Colby Military History Award, t...

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The March Up based on real events?

    The book is a non-fiction account derived from the author's direct embedded experience with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, offering a ground-level perspective of the conflict.

  • How does The March Up compare to other books about the Iraq War?

    This book stands out for its focus on the tactical decisions and daily experiences of a specific Marine battalion, providing a granular view of combat and leadership rather than a broader strategic or political analysis of the war.

  • Does The March Up require prior knowledge of military history?

    While it details military operations, the narrative is accessible to general readers, as it prioritizes the human experience and immediate challenges faced by the Marines, explaining necessary context as it unfolds.