The United States Marine Corps

A concise overview of USMC history from an award-winning author, including photos and a timeline: “Educational and enjoyable.” — Booklist Many think of the United States Marine Corps as a second land army, and while it has been employed in that capacity, it is foremost a naval expeditionary force able to seize, secure, and defend advanced naval bases in support of major campaigns. The Corps dates back to the Revolutionary War, but while they served in the conflicts of the nineteenth century, the