Soldiers Of The Sea

Soldiers of the Sea: The Story of the United States Marine Corps is a historical account of the formation and development of the United States Marine Corps. Written by Willis John Abbot and originally published in 1918, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the Marine Corps from its inception during the American Revolution to its role in World War I.Abbot begins by detailing the early history of the Marine Corps, including its involvement in the American Revolution and the Barbary Wars. He then moves on to discuss the Corps' expansion and modernization during the 19th century, including its role in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War.The book also covers the Marine Corps' involvement in the Spanish-American War and its subsequent expansion into a global force. Abbot provides detailed accounts of the Corps' participation in World War I, including its involvement in the Battle of Belleau Wood, which is widely regarded as one of the Corps' most significant engagements.Throughout Soldiers of the Sea, Abbot emphasizes the Marine Corps' unique role as both a naval and land-based force, and its reputation as an elite fighting unit. He also highlights the Corps' commitment to its core values of honor, courage, and commitment, which continue to guide the organization to this day.Overall, Soldiers of the Sea: The Story of the United States Marine Corps is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most storied military organizations. It provides a valuable insight into the Marine Corps' rich history and its enduring legacy as a symbol of American military strength and excellence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.