The Marine Corps has had a long and varied history of action. From
its initial task of protecting American ships, its role has
expanded to include a wide assortment of roles, including the
recent peacekeeping operations in Somalia and Haiti. As the United
States evolves, so does the structure and role of the Marine Corps.
The Historical Dictionary of the United States Marine Corps is a
unique publication since it provides a variety of information about
the Marine Corps that would be nearly impossible to obtain from
other sources. A brief narrative history of the Marine Corps from
its founding to the present provides a key to understanding the
varied tasks required of the corps and its members. Included for
quick reference is a time line of the main events in the corps'
history. Also included is a handy list of acronyms and
abbreviations that allow the reader to decode the language of
marine life, as well as a series of maps that assist the reader in
locating the far-flung operations of the Marine Corps. A long
bibliography of the most recent and relevant sources of information
concludes the book. Also included are short biographies of
Commandants of the Marine Corps as well as other celebrated
marines-including many Medal of Honor recipients-and a short
summary of conflicts in which the United States engaged and the
role that the Marine Corps played in each conflict.
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