Warrior Culture of the U. S. Marines

by Sturkey, Marion F.

• ISBN13: 9780965081412
• ISBN10: 0965081419
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Heritage Pr Intl

Summary

By any name the world recognizes U.S. Marines as the premier warriors on planet Earth. The author has crafted a masterpiece of upbeat Marine Corps lore: quotations, battle history, somber reflections on combat, Corps legacy, humor, and much more. It is all here: the mascot, the revered Commandants, the War Memorial, the creeds, the Corps birthday. The ultimate book for Marine Warriors. No profanity.

Table of Contents

Part One embraces Marine Corps history and the Warrior Culture of the Corps. Readers will find everything from Tun Tavern to The Marines' Hymn - a treasure trove for all American Patriots who have earned the title.
Part Two offers Happy Hour fare for U.S. Marines. Yet, Marines find wisdom in these jocular proverbs. Those who ignore these timeless truths of combat do so at their own peril.
Part One
U.S. Marines, the American Samurai	1	(7)
Marine Corps Legacy (from admirers, and a few enemies)	8	(13)
Fighting Words from U.S. Marines	21	(14)
Combat Axioms for Warriors	35	(13)
Patriot Dreams	48	(13)
Somber Reflections on Combat	61	(16)
Marine Corps History:
Origin of the United States Marine Corps	77	(1)
Tun Tavern	78	(1)
First Marine Corps Recruiting Poster	79	(2)
Common Nicknames for U.S. Marines	81	(2)
Marine Corps Emblem and Marine Corps Seal	83	(1)
Mameluke Sword and NCO Sword	84	(1)
History of The Marines' Hymn	85	(3)
Battle Colors of the Marine Corps	88	(1)
Blood Stripe	89	(1)
Marine Corps Band	90	(1)
The Ultimate Marine Warrior, "Chesty"	91	(2)
Marine Corps War Memorial	93	(2)
Women Marines	95	(2)
Mission of the Marine Corps	97	(1)
Commandants of the Marine Corps	98	(1)
Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps	99	(2)
Confederate States Marine Corps	101	(1)
Marine Corps Recruiting Posters	102	(4)
Life in the Marine Corps:
Marine Corps Birthday	106	(1)
First Marine Corps Birthday Message	107	(1)
Marine Corps Motto	108	(1)
Marine Corps Mascot	108	(2)
Corps Values	110	(2)
Blood Chit	112	(1)
Marine Corps Drill Instructor's Creed	113	(1)
Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed	114	(1)
Marine Corps NCO Creed	115	(1)
Marine Corps Staff NCO Creed	116	(1)
The Marine's Prayer	117	(1)
Selected Marine Corps Slogans and Sayings	117	(6)
Selected Marine Corps Recruiting Slogans	123	(2)
Marine Corps League	125	(1)
General Orders for Sentries	126	(1)
Code of Conduct	127	(2)
Memorial Day	129	(1)
Veterans Day	130	(1)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Tomb of the Unknowns)	131	(2)
Marine Warriors and "Air America"	133	(4)
A Few Good Extremists (Thank you, Sara Lister)	137	(4)
The Marine Warrior's Rules for Life	141	(3)
Part Two
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Marine Infantry	144	(19)
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Marine Aviation	163	(8)
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Helicopters	171	(6)
Happy Hour Military Terms for Marine Infantry	177	(14)
Happy Hour Military Terms for Marine Aviation	191	(10)
About the Author	201	(1)
Index	202