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Ask a Marine
The Inspiring Story of the First Black Man on Marine Force Recon
Book • 2022
Ask a Marine recounts the extraordinary life and military career of Major James Capers Jr., focusing on his Vietnam War service as a Force Recon Marine.
The book highlights his battlefield leadership, including surviving brutal jungle combat, leading men through minefields, and earning a battlefield commission as the first Black officer in Marine special operations.
It also explores themes of overcoming adversity, racism, and personal loss, portraying Capers as a warrior and inspirational leader.
The narrative is rich with harrowing combat stories, personal reflections, and the sacrifices of his comrades.
The book highlights his battlefield leadership, including surviving brutal jungle combat, leading men through minefields, and earning a battlefield commission as the first Black officer in Marine special operations.
It also explores themes of overcoming adversity, racism, and personal loss, portraying Capers as a warrior and inspirational leader.
The narrative is rich with harrowing combat stories, personal reflections, and the sacrifices of his comrades.
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Mentioned by Chris Lovell, who remembers seeing a poster of Major James Capers with this caption in high school.
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