The United States Marines: A History
by Edwin H. Simmons
Category: History

While the focus of this history is on the big wars, it doesn't slight events in between, among them the humanitarian missions that have helped define the Corps. Nor does it neglect the intermittent but never-ending fight for the Corps's survival at home where it faces periodic challenges from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and, on occasion, unfriendly presidents.