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.
| ISBN: | 9781476679815 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2019 |
| Author: | George B. Clark |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 262 pages |
| Genres: |
Military history |