The Marines (U.S. Armed Forces)This richly illustrated history of the U. S. Marine Corps features more than 200 superb images from the occupation of Cuba in 1898 right up to the presentwith a special focus on operations during World War II and in the 21st century. One of the militarys most famous and celebrated branches, the United States Marine Corps, emerged from the American War of Independence capable of fighting both at sea and on shore. Designated a component of the US Navy