History

History Links

• The History Net An abundance of information regarding history in general, including military history and the Marine Corps.
  
• Marine Observation Squadron Two - VMO-2 - A History This site presents the history of Marine Observation Sqaudron Two through World War II (1943-45) as an artillery spotting squadron in the Pacific Islands to the Vietnam War (1962-1971) with medevac, close air support and tactical air control missions and continuing with Desert Storm with a close air support and observation role.
  
• John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) Much information regarding the world famous leader of the U.S. Marine Corps Band.
  
• The Marine Corps Legacy Museum A non-profit educational organization dedicated to USMC History and the construction of the ONLY comprehensive study archive and display of USMC history in the Central USA.
  
• The Higgins Boat Project Information on the famous Higgins Boat of WWII and the man who invented it, Andrew Higgins.
  
• M1941 Johnson Rifle The History of the Johnson Rifle of the 1930s and early '40s.
  
• The Marines Excepts from the book, The Marines, by BGen Edwin Simmons, usmc (RET.); sample chapter, chronology of the USMC, etc.
  
• 5th Marines At Champagne WW I
  
• In Flanders Field Well known poem relative to WWI.
  
• Marine Corps Research Center Official U.S. Marine Corps documents, publications, histories, personal papers, and other historical references from Marine Corps University.
  
• The Marines History of the Marine Corps
  
• Early History of the US Marines British Royal Marines, Continental Marines and Modern Marines.
  
• The Scuttlebutt and Small Chow Discussion Group-USMC History
  
• USMC Wars and Conflicts History of all the actions of the US Marines in history, both little known and otherwise.
  
• Lance Corporal Rank:USMC History and origin of the lance corporal rank in the USMC.
  
• The Few, The Proud Article concerning the history, sayings, and tradition of the United States Marine Corps.
  
• Flying Leathernecks The Flying Leathernecks Historical Foundation -- formerly located at MCAS, El Toro, California; now in its new location in MiraMar, San Diego, California. Museum information and images as well as a gift shop.
  
• Military History Forums & Mailing Lists Listing of forums and mailing lists on many military topics.
  
• He Served On Samar The story and legend behind the Marine Corps phrase, "Stand, Gentlemen, He Served On Samar."
  
• Greg "Pappy" Boyington Biography of the famous WWII pilot, POW and Medal of Honor winner.
  
• Ahoy Marines! About That Flag On Suribachi... Background and history regarding the TWO flags on Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
  
• The Marine Breed History of legislative attempt to abolish the Marines.
  
• Creating The USMC War Memorial This page is about how The USMC War Memorial (aka the Iwo Jima Monument) was created.
  
• The Rank Of Gunnery Sgt-USMC The origin, history of and related information regarding the rank of gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1898 to the present.
  
• The First Battalion of the 28th Marines on Iwo Jima The story of the First Battalion of the 28th Marines on Iwo Jima. In a 90 minute drive, the First Battalion severed Suribachi from the rest of the island.
  
• The Story Of A Sword U.S. Marines involved in the historic surrender of Japanese Forces in North China in 1945.
  
• Dan Marsh's Marine Raider Page Former Marine Raider Dan Marsh is the author of this magnificent website about the U.S. Marine Raiders of WWII. Loaded with facts, information, and the actual Marine Raider experience of Dan Marsh.
  
• VMFA-251 Past, Present and Future For former Marines who served with VMFA-251 from its inception during WW2 to the present day.
  
• USMC In Haiti Information involving operations by US Marines in the '20s and '30s in the Haiti 'Banana Wars.'
  
• Bizarre Conversations-Marines A lengthy transcript of Bob Dornan's speech on the House Floor regarding the Flag, Marines--Duty, Honor and Country.
  
• Bluejacket Forum Navy and Marine Corps history, along with photographs.
  
• USMC-Navajo CodeTalkers A dictionary of the famous Navjo CodeTalkers of the USMC in WW II! Also, the Marines Hymn in Navajo with translation.
  
• Gung Ho! According To Evans F. Carlson LtCol Evans F. Carlson was the foundation on which the now famous phrase "Gung Ho!" was born. But its true meaning is much misunderstood; this article explains its basis of ethical indoctrination.
  
• History of VMO-2 a USMC Squadron Site cronicles the History of VMO-2. It also has referrals to the OV-10 and AH-1 and UH-1 communities.
  
• The Corps! The story of a father's life in the U.S. Marine Corps--The Old Corps! By John Faust
  
• Birth of the USMC Historical writing of the origins and employment of the Marine Corps.
  
• USMC Believe It Or Not From the Marine Corps Book of Lists; slogans, mottos, colors, and uniforms.
  
• Marine Corps History The Marine Corps History page from MarineLINK.
  
• China Marines! A short history of the U.S. Marines service in China from the 19th century through to the present. Includes links to related information, facts, and stories.
  
• Marine Enlisted Rank 1959-Present! History and information regarding the revisions in the enlisted Marine Corps rank structure of 1958 and effective on 1 January, 1959--and still in effect at this time (1999).
  
• Carlson Of The Raider Marines Background and history of LtCol Evans F. Carlson USMC, and the events leading to the formation of the Raider Marines.
  
• Pharmacist's Mate First Class at Guadalcanal Excerpt From oral history of Pharmacist's Mate First Class, Louis Ortega With The Marines at Guadalcanal.
  
• Old Corps Enlisted Rank A history of the Marine enlisted ranks from 1798 through 1958.
  
• Marine History Links to Marine history sites.
  
• WarCity.Net War and Weapons archive, everything from the American Revolution to Desert Storm, and M16A2 to M2 .50 cal.
  
• Grunts.net US Marine Corps History Histories of the Infantry Divisions and Regiments of the US Marine Corps.
  
• Tell It To The Marines A review of the film.
  
• Women Veterans A history of their past and information for the present.
  
• Bombing of U.S. Embassy in Africa Correspondence regarding the bombings, the Marines, and the Marine Security Guards (MSG) detailed to protect them.
  
• Scuttlebutt & Small Chow: A Salty Old Harbor of Marine Corps History An extensive site with much original material and illustrated galleries about Marines in the Revolutionary War, shipboard Marines of the 19th century, World War I, China and World War II.
  
• General Smedley Darlington Butler USMC The letters of a Leatherneck.
  
• One Marine's Grave PFC Lee Marvin USMC
  
• Some WW I Marines
  
• The Men of Montford Point The story of the first Black Marines in the Corps.
  
• Marines Mail Guards-1920s The little known history of the U.S. Marines protecting the U.S. Mail during the 1920s.
  
• Belleau Wood Cemetery American, French and German military men and women come here to honor fallen brethren. They also come so that those who fought and died live on in the hearts and minds of those who follow.
  
• Patton's Speech-1944 What General Patton really said.
  
• 1947 Freedom Train - NE Rails History of the 1947 Freedom Train and US Marines assigned to duty aboard the train.
  
• USMC At Alcatraz 1946 A riot at the Alcatraz Prison in 1946 resulted in the calling in of WWII veteran Marines, who soon quelled the uprising.
  
• Marine Vignettes #86-89 An explanation of the Old Corps.
  
• Marines And The OSS-WWII Col Peter Ortiz USMC assigned to duties with the OSS WWII.