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If you haven't already done so, you should read the "The March Up : Taking Baghdad with the 1st Marine Division." I got a copy for Christmas and I am about half way through it. What I have read so far gives a detailed account of the various battles the authors observed. My only criticism of the book is that I wish there were some maps in it, to acccompany their description of the Marines' engagements.

One thing the authors point out is that the Marines in particular and the infantry in general are not lavished with the money like the other services. I am not sure if this reflects the authors' biases, since they are both ex-Marines. However, there are people on Free Republic who are far more qualified than me to make that judgement

One thing the authors point out is that the Marines in particular and the infantry in general are not lavished with the money like the other services.

Well that's going to change if you've been listening to what Rummy has planned. Money is going to be spent in an entirely different manner.

"One thing the authors point out is that the Marines in particular and the infantry in general are not lavished with the money like the other services. I am not sure if this reflects the authors' biases, since they are both ex-Marines. However, there are people on Free Republic who are far more qualified than me to make that judgement"

I would say a bit of bias involved, but no offense intended towards the Marines or the Army.They do get less cash.
If one compares boots and bullets against an aircraft and ordinance or a ship and its support elements,not to mention the space-based platforms, one should see immediately why the USAF and the USN might require a bit more funds than the other two to operate.
All the branches are gradually morphing into a fully integrated whole, as it takes a wise combination of assets to do the job correctly in a flexable environment.
God bless all of them!
They have done so much, with so little, for so long, they were able to do the impossible with nothing at all.
Now give them all what they really need, and they can keep doing it!