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Author:   Ronald K. Culp
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.472kg
ISBN:  

9780786477142

ISBN 10:   0786477148
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   09 July 2013
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      Section I. Pre–World War II 1. “No Negro, Mulatto, or Indian to be enlisted...”      2. The U.S. Marine Corps—A Very Brief History      3. A Closer Look      4. A Chance to Join “The Club”      Section II. 1941–1942: The War Begins 5. The Exigencies of War      6. Blacks Accept the Challenge      7. American Strategy      8. The First Black Marine Unit      9. Training the First Black Recruits      10. Changes Come Quickly      Section III. 1943 11. Proving Amphibious Doctrine      12. Segregation Is Still the Rule      13. Training with the Guns      14. War Is Serious Business      15. Change Comes Slowly      16. A Time of Turmoil      Section IV. 1944 17. Activating the 52d Defense Battalion      18. South Pacific      19. Leaving the States      20. The Marianas      21. Operation Forager Countinues      22. Moving Out      23. Pushing Black Marines Through      24. Garrison Life      Section V. 1945–1946 25. No End in Sight      26. Hounded by the Press      27. Okinawa—Operation Iceberg      28. “...A very lovely day...”      29. Future for Black Marines      30. A Few of the Men, Continued      Appendices      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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solid, well-researched...in depth...of immense value - Leatherneck Magazine brings a significant American story to a larger public - The North Carolina Historical Review describes the fighting experiences of this first group of men to cross the USMC's color barrier - Reference & Research Book News

solid, well-researched...in depth...of immense value - Leatherneck Magazine brings a significant American story to a larger public - The North Carolina Historical Review describes the fighting experiences of this first group of men to cross the USMC's color barrier - Reference & Research Book News

solid, well-researched...in depth...of immense value - Leatherneck Magazine <br><br> brings a significant American story to a larger public - <em>The North Carolina Historical Review</em><br><br> describes the fighting experiences of this first group of men to cross the USMC's color barrier - <em>Reference & Research Book News</em>

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Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ronald K. Culp writes historical novels and is a freelance technical writer. He lives in Kerrville, Texas.

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