A color-illustrated overview of the U.S. Marines that describes their history--including the history of African-Americans and women in the Corps--training, jobs, weapons, equipment, and traditions and includes the Marines' Hymn, a glossary, and a further reading list
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index
What is the marine corps? -- Founding of the marines -- Marines in the 1800s
Marines in world war l and world war ll -- Marines in korea, vietnam, and the gulf wars -- Basic training -- Jobs in the marines -- Marine's weapons and equipment -- Emblems, battle colors, flags -- Marine band -- Marines and women -- Marines and African Americans -- Marine corps medal of honor -- Marine corps war memorial -- Marine corps customs and legends -- Marines' hymn -- Glossary -- More books to read -- Index -- More Books to Read
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