USMC "Small Wars Manual" Online

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I don't know if anyone has read this, or what the opinion about it is among the Quiet Professionals, but there is a free, downloadable version of the 1940 Small Wars Manual available here.

There is also a front page segment in today's (Thu, 08APR04) WSJ about the manual, including some interesting commentary from both proponents and detractors about its relevancy today. The article also contains some interesting history of the manual.

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Also just found an updated (2003 I think) draft version of the manual here.

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Thanks for that. Been looking to find the updated version online.