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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."
Tombstone promotions were limited in 1947 to duty performed before the end of World War II, meaning before January 1, 1947, and halted entirely in 1959. [5] By May 29, 1959, there were 154 vice admirals on the retired list who had never served on active duty in that rank, not counting those already deceased. [78] Robert C. Giffen
The major battle of Operation Market Garden; Allies reach but fail to cross the Rhine; British First Airborne Division destroyed. • Battle of Peleliu: A fight to capture an airstrip on a speck of coral in the western Pacific. • Battle of Aachen: Aachen was the first major German city to face invasion during World War II. • Battle of the ...
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.
The following is a list of people who served in the United States Marine Corps and have gained fame through previous or subsequent endeavors, infamy, or successes. Marines who became notable in the United States Marine Corps and are part of the Marine Corps history and lore are listed and posted in the list of historically notable United States Marines.
This is a list of United States Armed Forces general officers and flag officers who were killed in World War II. The dates of death listed are from the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945, when the United States was officially involved in World War II. Included are generals and admirals who ...
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,154 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps World War II generals" The following 90 pages are in this category, out of 90 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .