first black United States marines
Subtitle: the men of Montford Point, 1942-1946
By: Ronald K. Culp.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786430000
Subjects: United States. -- Marine Corps; United States. -- Marine Corps -- African Americans; United States. -- Marine Corps -- Recruiting, enlistment, etc. -- World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American; Montford Point Camp (Camp Lejeune, N.C.) -- History -- 20th century
Description: "The focus is the Marine Corps. Additional topics include internal Marine perspectives on the admittance of blacks, initially enforced quotas, and the difficulties of segregation. Appendices provide information regarding monthly inductions into the Marine Corps; rank and pay structure; depot and ammunition companies from 1943 to 1946; and Pacific Ocean area units of fire for ground weapons"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.