405 p. : 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. [371]-379) and index

1775-1785: To serve to advantage by sea -- 1798-1811: To be called the Marine Corps -- 1812-1815: "Shall I board her, Sir?" -- 1816-1844: Insult to the flag reveng'd -- 1845-1859: To the halls of the Montezumas -- 1859-1865: This Negro question -- 1865-1898: As a separate Corps be preserved -- 1898-1902: Civilize 'em with a Krag! -- 1899-1916: A pacific effect upon the oriental mind -- 1917-1918: The whole nation has reason to be proud -- 1917-1941: If attacked, shoot and shoot to kill -- 1941-1944: From shipboard to small islands -- 1943-1945: All organized resistance has ceased -- 1946-1950: A very serious and urgent matter -- 1950-1953: If I only had the 1st Marine Division -- 1952-1965: A separate service, distinct and apart -- 1965-1972: Battles would be fought and re-fought -- 1972-1975: Getting back into the amphibious business -- 1975-1989: As tough and ready as Marines have ever been -- 1990-1991: Breaching the so-called impenetrable barrier -- 1991-1998: A maritime nation--always was, always will be

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