Underscoring its ferocity, future commandant of the Marine Corps General Clifton Cates argued that “the fight for Peleliu was one of the most vicious and stubbornly defended battles of the war.” 

Despite their commendable service during World War II, the Marines of Montford Point would regularly contend with societal forces that vehemently resisted all measures taken toward racial integration.

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Alexander A. Vandegrift’s accomplishments during World War II came near the end of almost four decades of service in the United States Marine Corps.

Victory in the largest battle of the Pacific War came 82 days after it began, and the costs were high.

On August 28, 1942, the Detroit Times announced that the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion would receive its own official battle song. Newspapers across the country celebrated the battalion, informally called Carlson’s Raiders after the commander Lt. Colonel Evans Fordyce Carlson, for its successful assault against the Japanese on Makin Island in the Pacific.

Richard Eugene Fleming not only embodied the concept of a “gentleman and a scholar”- he expanded it to include war hero for his fearlessness in the face of serious risk in the Battle of Midway.

Battleship Missouri Memorial curator’s family connection to the USS Arizona’s Marine Detachment.

The oldest active military medal in the United States, over 1 million Purple Hearts were awarded during World War II.

Despite their contributions during the war, the end of the conflict brought uncertain years for women in military service.

Created by the camera, photographs help tell the story of Marine Photographic Squadron VMD-254.

In 1942, the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard opened their ranks to most women.