US Last Boarding Party the USMC & SS Mayaguez 1975 Raid 24 Osprey Reference Book

“US Last Boarding Party: The USMC & SS Mayaguez 1975 Raid,” an Osprey reference book, delves into the gripping historical event of the last major boarding action conducted by the United States Marine Corps. This detailed account meticulously covers the dramatic May 1975 raid on the SS Mayaguez, a U.S. merchant ship seized by Khmer Rouge forces off the coast of Cambodia. The book explores the swift and bold response by the USMC, shedding light on the intense planning, combat operations, and eventual recapture of the ship and rescue of its crew. Richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and modelers. It not only pays homage to the bravery and resilience of the Marine Corps but also provides an in-depth analysis of one of the final chapters of the Vietnam War era.