Download or read book A Concise History of the United States Marine Corps, 1775-1969 written by William D. Parker and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 1981 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this monograph is to present in concise form the full sweep of the history of the United States Marine Corps through narrative, art, and photographs. It highlights significant events and, for those whose interest is aroused, provides an extensive guide for further and more detailed reading.