# Marine Corps
The Ship That Disguised Itself as an Island and Other Lesser-Known WWII Facts
In early 1942, during the opening months of WWII in the Asia-Pacific theater, the Allies were reeling from a series of setbacks when a small Dutch minesweeper found herself cut off in…
The Tragic History of the U.S. Child Warriors
From time immemorial, just about every child has dreamt of adventure and excitement. For many boys, the military is high…
The Marine Who Took on Thousands of Japanese Soldiers in World War II
It takes serious guts to stand up to thousands of fanatical enemy soldiers charging one’s position at night in a…
These Tough Americans Fought In WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
Some Americans served in the Second World War, then in Korea, and also in Vietnam. For example, Elmo Zumwalt served…
This Heartthrob Marine Became an Italian Folk Hero For Hijacking a Plane
Airplane hijackings today are no light matter, especially when carried out by terrorists seeking to extract political concessions by executing…
The Origins and Birth of the United States Marine Corps
The US Marines' Historical Predecessors Ship borne infantry that specializes in supporting naval operations, otherwise known as naval infantry or…
These 12 Tragic and Triumphant Teenagers Who Fought in World War II Will Astound You
When World War II broke out, many teenagers in warring countries were forced to make some difficult and dangerous decisions.…
This Day In History: Carlson’s Raiders Raided Makin Island (1942)
On this day in history in 1942, Lt Colonel Carlson and a force of Marine raiders landed on Makin Island,…