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  2. History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II

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    In the Preface to Volume I, Maj. Gen. E.W. Snedeker, the Marine Corps Assistant Chief of Staff, wrote, "By publishing this operational history in a durable form, it is hoped to make the Marine Corps record permanently available for the study of military personnel, the edification of the general public, and the contemplation of serious scholars of military history."

  3. File:History of U.S. Marine Corps operations in World War II ...

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    Introduction to the Marine Corps -- Origins of a mission -- Evolution of modern amphibious warfare, 1920-1941 -- Development of landing craft -- Marine occupation of Iceland -- The Marine Corps on the eve of war -- pt. 2.

  4. Raid on Makin Island - Wikipedia

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    Raid on Makin Island. U.S. Marines return to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on board the American submarine Nautilus following the Makin Island raid, 26 August 1942. The Raid on Makin Island (17–18 August 1942) was an attack by the United States Marine Corps Raiders on Japanese military forces on Makin Island (now known as Butaritari) in the Pacific Ocean.

  5. Robert Leckie (author) - Wikipedia

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    Robert Hugh Leckie (December 18, 1920 – December 24, 2001) was a United States Marine and an author of books about the military history of the United States, Catholic history and culture, sports books, fiction books, autobiographies, and children's books. As a young man, he served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II; his service ...

  6. 5th Marine Division (United States) - Wikipedia

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    Leo J. Dulacki. The 5th Marine Division was a United States Marine Corps ground combat division which was activated on 11 November 1943 (officially activated on 21 January 1944) at Camp Pendleton, California during World War II. The 5th Division saw its first combat action during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 where it sustained the highest ...

  7. 6th Marine Division (United States) - Wikipedia

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    6th Marine Division (United States) The 6th Marine Division was a United States Marine Corps World War II infantry division formed in September 1944. During the invasion of Okinawa it saw combat at Yae-Take and Sugar Loaf Hill and was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation. The 6th Division had also prepared for the invasion of Japan before the ...

  8. Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo - Wikipedia

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    United States Marines wade ashore on Tulagi Island on 7 August 1942. The Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo was a land battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, between the forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied (mainly United States Marine Corps) ground forces. It took place 7–9 August 1942 on the Solomon Islands, during ...

  9. Category : United States Marine Corps in World War II

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    United States portal. The category includes sub-categories for United States Marine Corps shore commands, bases, formations and units and afloat formations and units during World War II; as well as significant engagements, battles, and historical events participated in by US Marines. Wikimedia Commons has media related to United States Marine ...

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