marine corps

"In honor of the 75th Anniversary of one of the most critical battles of World War II ... [the author] pays tribute to the heroic men who sacrificed everything at Iwo Jima to defeat the Armed Forces of Emperor Hirohito--among them, a member of her own family"--Provided by publisher.

"The U.S. Marine Corps dates back to the American Revolutionary War. Marines are known for being first to arrive at conflicts around the world. Learn about the roles of Marines and their training, and get an inside look at the advanced equipment, aircraft, and weapons the Marines use to complete their tough missions"--Provided by publisher.

"The memoir of a young man from a long line of enlisted men and women, raised on military bases and shaped from a young age to idolize and glorify war and the people who fight it. After he joins the Marines and serves in Iraq, he must begin to reckon with the troubled and complicated truths of the American war machine"--Provided by publisher.

"By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. . . [This book] explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their . . . code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Marine Corps, from drones to armored vehicles.

"By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. . . [This book] explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their . . . code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war"--Provided by publisher.

"Cryptology was key to the success of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Learn more is this introduction the Navajo and why and how their language was well-suited to being used for coded messages"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn about the U.S. Marine Corps, its history and importance, duties and special missions, and how it relates to and works with other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes careers and life in the US Marine Corps"--.