Moises´s Bibliography: http://www.clemson.edu/caah/history/Fac ... /usmc.html
- A lot of interesting reading for Corps´ History diggers - Infantry Marines / Recon Marines / Command Chronologies / Reports etc.

outstanding addition Hootch! Thank you.

Has anybody else got a copy of The Marine Corps in Vietnam, Charles D Melson, osprey history? Just wondering how accurate it is..

I have his "Vietnam Marines" edition. It's generally well done. there are some errors, in illustrations, etc. however the bulk of the book is correct. Since I don't have the edition you're referencing I can't comment on it.

However, I'm very resistant of these short books. If my copy is an example, many things are simplified and glossed over. If there is there specific information you need I'd suggest anything by the MC Hist Div. If you need uniform plates, the Corps also has those on file. The PDF's listed in this link: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=11 should be of some assistance.

Melson did another Osprey essay, Marine Recon, 1940-90 which is pretty decent as well. Osprey also published a history of the Corps' recent years, The US Marine Corps Since 1945, that covers major operations and also hits a bit on the administration/upper echelon maneuvers that shaped things.

As long as we're talking books, I'd highly recommend anyone interested in marine recon read Aarugha! by Ray Stubbe, FMFRP 12-21, govdoc#D 214.9/6:12-21. (There's also a "civilian" version, Inside Force Recon, by Stubbe and Michael Lanning. Personally, I prefer the former.)