History of the 1947 Freedom Train and US Marines assigned to duty aboard the train.

The story of USMC aviators from the early biplane days, through both World Wars and Korea, to jets and helicopters of the present.

Background and history regarding the TWO flags on Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.

Historical writing of the origins and employment of the Marine Corps.

A lengthy transcript of Bob Dornan's speech on the House Floor regarding the Flag, Marines--Duty, Honor and Country.

Navy and Marine Corps history, along with photographs.

Correspondence regarding the bombings, the Marines, and the Marine Security Guards (MSG) detailed to protect them.

Background and history of LtCol Evans F. Carlson USMC, and the events leading to the formation of the Raider 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.

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.

British Royal Marines, Continental Marines and Modern Marines.

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.

The letters of a Leatherneck, 1891-1931.

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.

Site cronicles the History of VMO-2. It also has referrals to the OV-10 and AH-1 and UH-1 communities.

Well known poem relative to WWI.

Much information regarding the world famous leader of the U.S. Marine Corps Band.

History and origin of the lance corporal rank in the USMC.

The History of the Johnson Rifle of the 1930s and early '40s.

The Marine Corps History page from MarineLINK.

Official U.S. Marine Corps documents, publications, histories, personal papers, and other historical references from Marine Corps University.

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).

Links to Marine history sites.

An explanation of the Old Corps.

Col Peter Ortiz USMC assigned to duties with the OSS WWII.

The little known history of the U.S. Marines protecting the U.S. Mail during the 1920s.

Listing of forums and mailing lists on many military topics.

A history of the Marine enlisted ranks from 1798 through 1958.

Biographical sketch including his wartime service, photographs of him and his Arlington Cemetery tombstone, map, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave.

Excerpt From oral history of Pharmacist's Mate First Class, Louis Ortega With The Marines at Guadalcanal.

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.

Join the adventure of the first Marines during the Revolution.

The story of a father's life in the U.S. Marine Corps--The Old Corps! By John Faust

Article concerning the history, sayings, and tradition of the United States Marine Corps.

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.

Information on the famous Higgins Boat of WWII and the man who invented it, Andrew Higgins.

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.

History of the Marine Corps

Excepts from the book, The Marines, by BGen Edwin Simmons, usmc (RET.); sample chapter, and chronology of the USMC.

The story of the first Black Marines in the Corps.

The origin, history of and related information regarding the rank of gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1898 to the present.

Discussion Group-USMC History

U.S. Marines involved in the historic surrender of Japanese Forces in North China in 1945.

A riot at the Alcatraz Prison in 1946 resulted in the calling in of WWII veteran Marines, who soon quelled the uprising.

Information involving operations by US Marines in the '20s and '30s in the Haiti 'Banana Wars.'

A dictionary of the famous Navjo CodeTalkers of the USMC in WW II! Also, the Marines Hymn in Navajo with translation.

A history of their past and information for the present.