Marines By The Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide to the History and Statistics of the United States Marine Corps
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The United States Marine Corps is one of the most elite and respected military forces in the world. Marines are known for their discipline, courage, and professionalism, and they have a long and storied history of service to their country.
In Marines By The Numbers, military historian Dr. John A. Adams provides a comprehensive overview of the Marine Corps, from its founding in 1775 to the present day. Using data and statistics, Dr. Adams tells the story of the Marine Corps's evolution, its major battles, and its role in American history.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 59642 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 32 pages |
Marines By The Numbers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Marine Corps or in military history in general. It is also a great read for anyone who wants to learn more about the United States military.
Table of Contents
- The Early Years
- The War of 1812
- The Mexican-American War
- The Civil War
- The Spanish-American War
- World War I
- World War II
- The Korean War
- The Vietnam War
- The Gulf War
- The War on Terror
- The Future of the Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, by the Continental Congress. The Marines were originally tasked with providing security for ships and naval installations, but they quickly expanded their role to include fighting on land. Marines fought in every major conflict in American history, and they have earned a reputation for being one of the most elite and effective fighting forces in the world.
Marines By The Numbers tells the story of the Marine Corps's evolution using data and statistics. Dr. Adams presents information on the Marine Corps's size, organization, equipment, and training. He also provides data on the Marine Corps's combat history, including its major battles and casualties.
The Early Years
The Continental Marines were a small force, consisting of just a few hundred men. They were organized into two battalions, each of which was commanded by a captain. The Marines were armed with muskets and bayonets, and they were trained to fight both on land and at sea.
The Marines first saw combat in the Battle of Nassau in 1776. This battle was a victory for the Americans, and it helped to establish the Marine Corps as a credible fighting force. The Marines went on to fight in a number of other key battles during the Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Yorktown.
The War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain. The Marines played a significant role in this war, fighting in a number of key battles, including the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of New Orleans.
The Marines also conducted a number of successful raids on British ships and coastal installations. These raids helped to disrupt British supply lines and to demoralize their forces. The Marines' performance in the War of 1812 helped to establish them as one of the most elite fighting forces in the world.
The Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico that lasted from 1846 to 1848. The Marines played a major role in this war, fighting in a number of key battles, including the Battle of Veracruz and the Battle of Chapultepec.
The Marines also conducted a number of successful raids on Mexican coastal installations. These raids helped to disrupt Mexican supply lines and to demoralize their forces. The Marines' performance in the Mexican-American War further established them as one of the most elite fighting forces in the world.
The Civil War
The Civil War was a major conflict between the United States and the Confederate States of America that lasted from 1861 to 1865. The Marines played a major role in this war, fighting in a number of key battles, including the Battle of Fort Sumter and the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Marines also conducted a number of successful raids on Confederate ships and coastal installations. These raids helped to disrupt Confederate supply lines and to demoralize their forces. The Marines' performance in the Civil War further established them as one of the most elite fighting forces in the world.
The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the United States and Spain that lasted from 1898 to 1899. The Marines played a major role in this war, fighting in a number of key battles, including the Battle of Manila Bay and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
The Marines also conducted a number of successful raids on Spanish ships and coastal installations. These raids helped to disrupt Spanish supply lines and to demoralize their forces.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 59642 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 32 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 59642 KB |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Print length | : | 32 pages |