Designed as a reference work for those interested in the combat history of the U.S. Marine Corps, this book describes the engagements from the formation of the Continental Marines to the Corps' great exercise at the Battle of Okinawa. Organized chronologically, the individual skirmishes illustrate how each of the Marine Corps' engagements contributed to the formation and evolution of the United States. Persons and divisions of note are mentioned, including key players, commanders and medal recipients.
Designed as a reference work for those interested in the combat history of the U.S. Marine Corps, this book describes the engagements from the formation of the Continental Marines to the Corps' great exercise at the Battle of Okinawa. Organized chronologically, the individual skirmishes illustrate how each of the Marine Corps' engagements contributed to the formation and evolution of the United States. Persons and divisions of note are mentioned, including key players, commanders and medal recipients.
The late George B. Clark, military historian and former Marine, wrote about World War I, World War II, and the United States Marine Corps. He lived in Pike, New Hampshire.
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Table of Contents Preface Introduction Glossary Abbreviations 1. American Revolution 2. The Fighting Tops 3. Barbary Wars 4. War of 1812 5. Between the Wars 6. War with Mexico 7. American Civil War 8. China 9. Colombia/Panama 10. Spanish-American-Cuban War 11. Philippine Islands 12. Cuba 13. Mexico 1914 14. Haiti 15. Dominican Republic 16. World War I 17. Nicaragua 18. World War II Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Introduction Glossary Abbreviations 1. American Revolution 2. The Fighting Tops 3. Barbary Wars 4. War of 1812 5. Between the Wars 6. War with Mexico 7. American Civil War 8. China 9. Colombia/Panama 10. Spanish-American-Cuban War 11. Philippine Islands 12. Cuba 13. Mexico 1914 14. Haiti 15. Dominican Republic 16. World War I 17. Nicaragua 18. World War II Notes Bibliography Index
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