Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines: Axioms for Warriors, Marine Quotations, Battle History, Reflections on Combat, Corps Legacy, Humor--And Much More

by Sturkey, Marion F.

• ISBN13: 9780965081450
• ISBN10: 0965081451
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Heritage Press International

Summary

Leathernecks? Jarheads? DEvil Dogs or Gyrenes? By any name, the world recognizes U.S. Marines as the premier warriors on planet Earth.See timeless Marine Corps quotations, fighting words from fighting men. Read the words of praise from the wannabes -- the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Delve into the storied legacy of the Corps.It's all here! The history of Tun Tavern. The Marine Corps birthday. USMC slogans, mascots, Commandants, and Creeds. The USMC War Memorial on "hallowed ground."Air America? Blood chit? Blood stripe? Battle colors? Mameluke and NCO swords? Yes, all of that and much more, including lots of unique Marine Corps humor. No profanity.Gung-ho! Up-beat! "Politically In-Correct" and proud of it. The ultimate book for Marine Warriors.Gung-bho

Table of Contents

Part One
U.S. Marines, the American Samurai	1	(6)
Marine Corps Legacy (from admirers, and a few enemies)	7	(12)
Fighting Words from U.S. Marines	19	(13)
Combat Axioms for Warriors	32	(13)
Patriot Dreams	45	(11)
Reflections on Combat	56	(85)
Marine Corps History:
Origin of the United States Marine Corps	73	(1)
Tun Tavern	74	(1)
First Marine Corps Recruiting Poster	75	(2)
Common Nicknames for U.S. Marines	77	(2)
Marine Corps Emblem	79	(1)
Mameluke Sword and NCO Sword	80	(1)
History of The Marines' Hymn	81	(3)
Battle Colors of the Marine Corps	84	(1)
Blood Stripe	85	(1)
Marine Corps Band	86	(1)
The Ultimate Marine Warrior, ``Chesty''	87	(2)
Marine Corps War Memorial	89	(2)
Women Marines	91	(2)
Mission of the Marine Corps	93	(1)
Commandants of the Marine Corps	94	(1)
Sergeants Major of the Marine Corps	95	(2)
Confederate States Marine Corps	97	(1)
Marine Corps Recruiting Posters	98	(16)
Life in the Marine Corps:
Marine Corps Birthday	114	(1)
First Marine Corps Birthday Message	115	(1)
Marine Corps Motto	116	(1)
Marine Corps Mascot	116	(2)
Corps Values	118	(2)
Blood Chit	120	(1)
Marine Corps Drill Instructor's Creed	121	(1)
Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed	122	(1)
Marine Corps NCO Creed	123	(1)
Marine Corps Staff NCO Creed	124	(1)
The Marines' Prayer	125	(1)
Selected USMC Slogans and Sayings	125	(6)
Selected USMC Recruiting Slogans	131	(2)
Marine Corps League	133	(1)
General Orders for Sentries	134	(1)
Code of Conduct	135	(2)
Memorial Day	137	(1)
Veterans Day	138	(1)
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier	139	(2)
Air America	141	(4)
A Few Good Extremists (Thank you, Sara Lister)	145	(4)
Rules for Life	149	(2)
Part Two
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for U.S. Marines	151	(23)
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Marine Infantry	152	(11)
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Marine Aviation	163	(5)
Happy Hour Laws of Combat for Helicopters	168	(4)
Dubious Military Aviation Predictions	172	(2)
Happy Hour Military Terms for U.S. Marines	174	(21)
Happy Hour Military Terms for Marine Infantry	174	(11)
Happy Hour Military Terms for Marine Aviation	185	(10)
About the Author	195	(1)
Military books	196	(1)
Marion Sturkey
Index	197