Kiland, Taylor Baldwin and R. Conrad Stein. Careers in the US Marine Corps. Part of the Careers in the US Armed Forces series. 2016. 128p. ISBN 978-0-7660-6947-3. Available at 359.96 KIL on the library shelves.
The Marine Corps has a long and storied past. From humble beginnings during the American Revolution, the Corps became the principal assault force during the Pacific Campaign of the Second World War. Usually the first military units sent in, the Marines secure their environment to allow the safe deployment of army units. Trained for amphibious assaults, Marines can deploy from air, sea, or land. Members of the Marine Corps see themselves as an extended yet tight-knitted family, and, as the saying goes, once a Marine always a Marine.
This book reviews the history of the Marines, with an emphasis on their role during the Second World War and the Korean War, as well as their participation in more recent conflicts such as Vietnam, the First and Second Gulf War, and operations in Afghanistan. The roles of the Marine Corps in today’s changing world is explored. A chapter describes reasons to join the Marine Corps, while another presents information on Marine training. Marine equipment such as airplanes, tanks, ships, hovercraft and weapons are described. Finally, the challenges and rewards of being a Marine are presented.
Individuals interested in joining the Marines or wanting to know more about this branch of the military will enjoy this book.
Titles in this series include:
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