Hold High the Torch: A History of the 4th MarinesHistorical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1960 - 458 páginas |
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... miles south of Mazatlan . ( See Map 1. ) The American Consul , Clement S. Edwards , and a number of Americans had fled the town a few days before , in fear of the followers of the peon chieftain , Emiliano Zapata . In the wardroom of ...
... miles south of Mazatlan . ( See Map 1. ) The American Consul , Clement S. Edwards , and a number of Americans had fled the town a few days before , in fear of the followers of the peon chieftain , Emiliano Zapata . In the wardroom of ...
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... MILES MEXICO CITY Acapulco Vera Cruz I GUATE- ! One cause for misgivings was that the Jupiter , carrying. San Diego UNITED STATES Guaymase Yaqui MEX Los Mochis Topolobampo PACIFIC OCEAN Mazatlan MAP I MEXICO 1914-1916 GULF OF MEXICO ...
... MILES MEXICO CITY Acapulco Vera Cruz I GUATE- ! One cause for misgivings was that the Jupiter , carrying. San Diego UNITED STATES Guaymase Yaqui MEX Los Mochis Topolobampo PACIFIC OCEAN Mazatlan MAP I MEXICO 1914-1916 GULF OF MEXICO ...
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... miles inland from Acapulco , or even a landing to occupy this port , vital plies would be 300 miles away . sup- On the morning of 28 April the South Dakota steamed into Acapulco harbor . Her guns were trained on the shore , and her band ...
... miles inland from Acapulco , or even a landing to occupy this port , vital plies would be 300 miles away . sup- On the morning of 28 April the South Dakota steamed into Acapulco harbor . Her guns were trained on the shore , and her band ...
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... miles away [ there was set off ] a rainbow of light suspended 1,500 feet in midair , covering an area of three miles in the sky and punctuated by the bursting of bombs ... " 38 Typical of Exposition duty at San Diego , and at San ...
... miles away [ there was set off ] a rainbow of light suspended 1,500 feet in midair , covering an area of three miles in the sky and punctuated by the bursting of bombs ... " 38 Typical of Exposition duty at San Diego , and at San ...
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... miles off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to within a few miles of the Venezuelan coast . ( See Map 2. ) Hispaniola , wedged between Cuba on the west and Puerto Rico on the east , and containing the Dominican Republic and Haiti , was the ...
... miles off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to within a few miles of the Venezuelan coast . ( See Map 2. ) Hispaniola , wedged between Cuba on the west and Puerto Rico on the east , and containing the Dominican Republic and Haiti , was the ...
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Pasajes populares
Página ii - Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
Página 412 - For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty...
Página 8 - The Marine Corps shall be liable to do duty in the forts and garrisons of the United States, on the seacoast, or any other duty on shore, as the President, at his discretion, may direct.1 Sec.
Página 69 - States stationed in various places within the territory of the Republic of Santo Domingo, acting under the authority and by the direction of the Government of the United States, declare and announce to all concerned that the Republic of Santo Domingo is hereby placed in a state of military occupation by the forces under my command, and is made subject to military government and to the exercise of military law applicable to such occupation.
Página 2 - Thomas A. Bailey, A Diplomatic History of the American People (New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1946), p.
Página 406 - THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TAKES PLEASURE IN PRESENTING THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION TO...
Página 14 - I, therefore, come to ask your approval that I should use the armed forces of the United States in such ways and to such an extent as may be necessary to obtain from General Huerta and his adherents the fullest recognition of the rights and dignity of the United States, even amidst the distressing conditions now unhappily obtaining in Mexico.
Página 412 - ... severe injury or death despite the certain peril to his own life. By his valiant leadership and aggressive tactics in the face of savage opposition. Corporal Bush contributed materially to the success of the sustained drive toward the conquest of this fiercely defended outpost of the Japanese Empire. His constant concern for the welfare of his men, his resolute spirit of self-sacrifice, and his unwavering devotion to duty throughout the bitter conflict enhance and sustain the highest traditions...
Página 362 - Corps: composition; functions (a) The Marine Corps, within the Department of the Navy, shall be so organized as to include not less than three combat divisions and three air wings, and such other land combat, aviation, and other services as may be organic therein.
Página 405 - December 9, 1942, demonstrated outstanding gallantry and determination in successfully executing forced landing assaults against a number of strongly defended Japanese positions on Tulagi, Gavutu, Tanambogo, Florida, and Guadalcanal, British Solomon Islands, completely routing all the enemy forces and seizing a most valuable base and airfield within the enemy zone of operations in the South Pacific Ocean.