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Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Since its somewhat confused beginnings in November when the Second Continental Congress almost absentmindedly authorized two battalions of American marines, the U. Marine Corps has participated in all the nation's wars from the American Revolution through Desert Storm. This compact yet complete study focuses on the big wars but never slights events in between: the l Since its somewhat confused beginnings in November when the Second Continental Congress almost absentmindedly authorized two battalions of American marines, the U.
This compact yet complete study focuses on the big wars but never slights events in between: the little wars, campaigns, punitive expeditions, showings of the flag, protection of American lives and property, and humanitarian missions that help define the corps. Nor does the author neglect the intermittent but never-ending fight for the corps's survival at home where it faces periodic challenges from Army, Navy, Air Force, and on occasion, unfriendly presidents. This third edition brings the popular and accessible history fully up to date.
Because the previous edition left off at , new chapters have been added to cover the tumultuous events of the last quarter-century, including Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Bangladesh, Somalia, and Haiti.
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This book gives a brief, but very good account of the first years of the Marine Corps. The author was a retired general who was in charge of the Marine Corps' history department. This compact yet complete study focuses on the big wars but never slights events in between: the little wars, campaigns, punitive expeditions, showings of the flag, protection of American lives and property, and humanitaria Since its somewhat confused beginnings in November when the Second Continental Congress almost absentmindedly authorized two battalions of American marines, the U.
Brigadier General Simmons traces the history of the United States Marine Corps over its first two centuries from its birth through its struggle to survive into the 20th century and Vietnam. Books Video icon An illustration of two cells of a film strip. Video Audio icon An illustration of an audio speaker.
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Publication date Usage Public Domain Mark 1. Marine Corps , United States. Marine Corps. Its honors and lineage are a narrative to the dedication and sacrifice of Marines and Sailors that, woven together, chronicles this most distinguished combat division of the United States Marine Corps.
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