{"product_id":"9781611792492","title":"Smart and Faithful Force","description":"\"HE WAS A REMARKABLE MAN...HE WAS 'ORNERY' AND MEANER THAN HELL...\"\u003cp\u003e\"James Holden-Rhodes has written a superb account of the life and contributions of a truly fascinating character in the history of our nation and the Marine Corps.\u003cbr\u003eIt is the brilliantly told and researched story of Henry Clay Cochrane, a hero, reformer and innovator...a must read for those interested in understanding the historical evolution of the Marine Corps into the renowned fighting force it has become....\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Jim Holden-Rhodes rescues the history of the Marine Corps from the post-Civil War \"dark Ages' or organizational stagnation. The career of Henry Clay Cochrane shows that a few brave reformers pushed the Marine Corps to higher standards of appearance, discipline, training and marksmanship. As it entered its imperial years, 1898-1933, the Marine Corps showed that its soaring self esteem was justified by it's fighting skills. Cochrane showed the way.\"\u003cbr\u003e...Allan R. Millett, Author, Semper Fidelis: The History of the United States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireship Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058634637552,"sku":"9781611792492","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781611792492_p0.jpg?v=1763841991","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781611792492","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}