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Famous Marines: Smedley Butler
By Edward L. BimbergThe annals of the United States Marine Corps are filled with the names of mavericks known not only for their fighting skills, but for their offbeat personalities as well. Read more
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Zeebrugge: A Gallant Raid on Saint George’s Day
By Robert Barr SmithIn the spring of 1918, World War I was well into its fourth year, and still the armies struggled and died in the glutinous mud of Flanders. Read more
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The Krag Jorgensen Rifle: How it Defined the Future of American Warfare
By Christopher MiskimonDuring the era in which the Krag Jorgensen rifle came into its own, an arms race was in effect among the nations of Europe. Read more
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Baiting the Russian Bear: The Siege of Port Arthur
By Eric NiderostOn the chilly night of February 8, 1904, the Imperial Russian Navy’s Pacific Squadron lay peacefully at anchor just outside Port Arthur’s main harbor. Read more
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What Made the German Luger the Most Famous Pistol in Modern Warfare
By Blaine TaylorThe German Luger is, most likely, the most famous pistol in modern warfare. Almost every World War II movie ever made featuring German armed forces seems to show it as an integral part of its action sequences. Read more
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The Japanese Army’s “Rape of Nanking”
By Walter Zapotoczny Jr.On August 15, 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army bombed Nanking, the capital of China. These raids were unrelenting until December 13, when Japanese troops entered the conquered city. Read more
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The National Museum of the Marine Corps
By Al HemingwayTwenty miles outside Washington, D.C., at Quantico, Virginia, motorists traveling on Interstate 95 will come upon an unusual building that is clearly visible, day or night. Read more
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The Boxer Rebellion’s Unlikely Alliance of Eight Flags
by David A. NorrisCaptain John T. Myers’ detachment of U.S. Marines was far from home on July 3, 1900, in the thick of the Boxer Rebellion. Read more
