Dirk Anthony BallendorfDirk Anthony Balendorf is a professor at the University of Guam and the author a dozen books. Merrill L. Bartlett, a Marine Corps officer for twenty years, has written many books on naval history. He lives on Vashon Island, WA. Merrill L. Bartlett, aMarine Corps officer for twenty years, has written many books on naval history. He is the co-author of Leathernecks and lives on Vashon Island, WA. Read More Read Less