On June 1, 1942, the United States Marine Corps broke a 144-year tradition and enlisted the first black Marines. Three months later, more than 400 black volunteers began their training as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point. Compiled from personal interviews, this volume takes an in-depth look at the men who braved the colour barrier and became the first black Marines.
On June 1, 1942, the United States Marine Corps broke a 144-year tradition and enlisted the first black Marines. Three months later, more than 400 black volunteers began their training as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point. Compiled from personal interviews, this volume takes an in-depth look at the men who braved the colour barrier and became the first black Marines.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ronald K. Culp writes historical novels and is a freelance technical writer. He lives in Kerrville, Texas.
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Table of Contents Preface Section I. Pre-World War II 1. "No Negro, Mulatto, or Indian to be enlisted..." 2. The U.S. Marine Corps-A Very Brief History 3. A Closer Look 4. A Chance to Join "The Club" Section II. 1941-1942: The War Begins 5. The Exigencies of War 6. Blacks Accept the Challenge 7. American Strategy 8. The First Black Marine Unit 9. Training the First Black Recruits 10. Changes Come Quickly Section III. 1943 11. Proving Amphibious Doctrine 12. Segregation Is Still the Rule 13. Training with the Guns 14. War Is Serious Business 15. Change Comes Slowly 16. A Time of Turmoil Section IV. 1944 17. Activating the 52d Defense Battalion 18. South Pacific 19. Leaving the States 20. The Marianas 21. Operation Forager Countinues 22. Moving Out 23. Pushing Black Marines Through 24. Garrison Life Section V. 1945-1946 25. No End in Sight 26. Hounded by the Press 27. Okinawa-Operation Iceberg 28. "...A very lovely day..." 29. Future for Black Marines 30. A Few of the Men, Continued Appendices Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Preface Section I. Pre-World War II 1. "No Negro, Mulatto, or Indian to be enlisted..." 2. The U.S. Marine Corps-A Very Brief History 3. A Closer Look 4. A Chance to Join "The Club" Section II. 1941-1942: The War Begins 5. The Exigencies of War 6. Blacks Accept the Challenge 7. American Strategy 8. The First Black Marine Unit 9. Training the First Black Recruits 10. Changes Come Quickly Section III. 1943 11. Proving Amphibious Doctrine 12. Segregation Is Still the Rule 13. Training with the Guns 14. War Is Serious Business 15. Change Comes Slowly 16. A Time of Turmoil Section IV. 1944 17. Activating the 52d Defense Battalion 18. South Pacific 19. Leaving the States 20. The Marianas 21. Operation Forager Countinues 22. Moving Out 23. Pushing Black Marines Through 24. Garrison Life Section V. 1945-1946 25. No End in Sight 26. Hounded by the Press 27. Okinawa-Operation Iceberg 28. "...A very lovely day..." 29. Future for Black Marines 30. A Few of the Men, Continued Appendices Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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