The Marine Corps : The Battle Of Chapultepec

On March 9, 1862, the battle between the Union’s USS Monitor and the Confederate’s USS Merrimack was history’s first duel between ironclad warships. The cannons bounced effortlessly off the iron armor of the boats. This battle was known as the Battle of Hampton Roads and was part of the Confederate effort to break the Union blockade of Southern ports. This battle ended in a draw where neither side could declare victory, but it started the era of naval warfare. The use of ironclads marked the end of thousands of years of wooden warships.

The scourge of sexual assault hangs over the reputation and combat effectiveness of the United States (U.S.) military. Marine Corps policy states that sexual assault is ?completely incompatible with our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.?[endnoteRef:1] Despite this stance and incremental legislative and recent administrative changes, an overzealous deference to traditional chain of command involvement continues to produce inadequate results. A perceived widespread culture of reprisal and ?circling the wagons? discourages

I Corporal Vontarius M .Halton would like to respectfully request to reenlist in the Marine Corps to continue serving our country .it has been my dream since high school to be a Marine and I love to continue serving.

The United States Marine Corps is unfortunately involved in an underlying issue within its own ranks called hazing. Hazing is an overlooked problem being dealt with today in the military as it is enforced and prevented. As hazing is becoming more commonly identified, Marines are being held accountable. As you read this paper you will find out about this issue. You will be engaged in the Marine Corps order that covers this very topic. General James F. Amos scrutinizes the act of hazing in saying, “Hazing is contrary to our core values of honor, courage, and commitment and is prejudicial to good order and discipline.” He continues to explain that hazing greatly reduces morale, esprit de corps, pride, professionalism, and unit cohesiveness.

During this time, Marines received the nickname ‘Leathernecks’, after the high collar they wore as protection against pirates’ saber cuts.

Lewis E. Morris’ novel, The Fate of the Corps: What Became of the Lewis and Clark Explorers after the Expedition, encompasses the events that had preceded Lewis and Clark’s expedition of the American West. Readers of diverse backgrounds have read Morris’ book and have produced reviews for those seeking insight of his book. These reviews vary from those written by and for scholars, and those written for the everyday reader interested in Morris’ book. By reading multiple scholarly reviews of Morris’ novel, one can become acquainted with the various differences and similarities between reviews provided by those with reputable background knowledge on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is evident that the two scholarly reviews by Jay Buckley

In 1942, World War II had been raging for three years. The United States of America have declared war upon the Axis powers following the devastating Japanese attack upon Pearl Harbor. At this point in the war the Allies are in a grave situation. German forces have pushed the British off mainland Europe, and the Japanese have conquered much of the Pacific region, coming increasingly nearer to the American mainland. In order to combat this rising threat, the American military headship began to search for viable alternatives to replace widely used established tactics. The motive for this search for irregular methods the fact that the Allied forces were not strong enough to meet the Axis powers on a conventional battlefield. In December of 1941 Colonel William J. Donovan, a World War I Army hero and presidential confidant, made a formal proposal to President Roosevelt to create a U.S. military unit that “would infiltrate occupied territory and assist resistance groups.”(Major John T. Hoffman USMCR, 3) In January of 1942, the president’s son, Captain James Roosevelt USMC wrote a letter to Major General Thomas Holcomb, 17th Commandant of the Marine Corps, suggesting the formation of “a unit for purposes similar to those of the British Commandos and the Chinese Guerillas.”(Hoffman, 3) Encouraged by the success of the British commando units, such as the SAS, LRDG, Royal Marine Commandos, and the enthusiastic endorsement of such units by the

The Marine Corps historical characteristics after the Civil War could be based in part on survivability and the need for the Marine Corps to prove its worth to the United States as a Military Force. The Marine Corps part in the Civil War had been small and not altogether impressive. Both the Army and the Navy did not regard the Marine Corps as useful. This paper will in effect touch on the Marine Corps history from after the Civil War to World War I. It will then converge on a discussion with regards to the fight against the disestablishment of the Marine Corps. (Simmons/Moskin 1998)

The ethics of the Marine Corps, has of recently have degraded due to the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. This has been reflected in the many abuses of those wars, the numerous sexual harassment filings, and the unprecedented suicide rates that seem to climb every year. Many of the higher ups/Generals, were very disturbed by the horrific figures and they have since ordered a Marine Corps wide stand

How did the actions in a particular theater of your choice during World War II represent a continuum of development from either an earlier war or represent a radical departure from the same?

As I stated at the start if you have never heard of the United States Marine Corps, I have no idea where you have been besides under a rock. We, as Marines, have been to nearly every country, guaranteed every part of the world and have done some act to make that location a better place for the people living in that country. From removing the tyrants of the world, to delivering food to those hit by natural disasters, we have always been there. It is what we enlisted for. The American public though is our biggest concern and our biggest supporters. You cannot walk anywhere in Dress Blues and be mistaken for any other service or group. The people know and love their Marines, they have in the past and they will continue to into the

The battle of Caen was quite possibly one of the most pivotal battles of Operation Overlord. Caen is right next to the Orne River and Caen Canal; These two bodies of water could have proved a formidable Axis position if not crossed. Caen was also a major transport hub and the area around Caen is extremely flat, proving valuable for Allied air forces to land. The battle of Caen lasted over a month from June 6th to July 31st and lasted 10 operations. Caen was an extremely valuable asset to the Allied advance.

As we boarded the ship I turned around to reflect everything that has happened here. This island has turned us to becoming savage beasts, and losing sense of right and wrong. This island is now burning in flames because of its occupants it has turned. I turned around and the clear blue water gave me comfort in its purity and tranquility. This island will forever be etched into my memory. I will never forget it.

Tattoos have always been rather appealing to mankind. In today’s Society tattoos have spiraled out of control in my opinion. From the tattoo placement anywhere on the body, to the offensive kind of tattoos; restrictions are absolutely necessary. Some feel as if the Marine Corps shouldn’t have any tattoo restrictions. But I strongly disagree. This Organization has been built on so many great principles, like our Corps Values: “Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” Then we have our official United States Marine Corps (USMC) slogan: “The Few, The Proud, The Marines”. We have a reputation for being a professional, disciplined fighting force. Granted, society will always change. From the modern day fads, the fashion statements, to the personal beliefs as well as the need to be an individual; we as a people can change in the blink of an eye. But should we allow that to dictate the USMC? Should we change our foundation because of our society? Although tattoos have become a part of the societal norm, in order to maintain good order, discipline, and a professional military appearance; restrictions must remain in place.

Tattoos have always been very appealing to mankind. In today’s Society tattoos have spiraled out of control in my opinion. From the tattoo placement anywhere on the body, to the vulgar and offensive kind of tattoos; restrictions are absolutely necessary. Some feel as if the Marine Corps shouldn’t have any tattoo restrictions. But I strongly disagree. This Organization has been built on so many great principles, like our Corps Values: “Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” Then we have our official United States Marine Corps (USMC) slogan: “The Few, The Proud, The Marines”. We have a reputation for being a professional and disciplined fighting force. Granted, society has and will always change. From the modern day fads, and fashion statements, to the personal beliefs and the need to be an individual or different; we as a people can change in the blink of an eye. But should we allow that to dictate the USMC? Should we change our structure and foundation because of our society? Even though tattoos have become a part of the societal norm; in order to maintain good order, discipline, and a professional military appearance, restrictions must be put in place.