The United States Marine Corps

"Overall, this is an educational and enjoyable read, good for background or foundational information on the marine corps. Recommended for the circulating collection in a broad range of libraries that serve general readers or beginner researchers." ~Booklist

"This cogent history charts the evolution of the Corps as it has adapted to changing combat over two centuries. Every Marine should carry a copy of this amazing statement in his back pocket for reference of what it means to be an elite warrior." ~Leatherneck Magazine

"A very good first book for anyone unfamiliar with the Marine Corps, and one that even more seasoned readers may find informative." ~The NYMAS Review

‘’A comprehensive overview of the US Marine Corps, past, present and future. Using the Corps’ 250 year history as background, the author shows how it recruits, trains and fights. He has included that comparatively rare, but always useful, device, the timeline, to clarify and put his comments into proportion. His book, itself, is useful, too. A very practical approach to military history.’’ ~Baird Maritime

‘’Westermeyer’s tidy narrative of USMC history is interspersed with vignettes, describing the USMC’s various roles and adding colour to the story. [It] also contains useful illustrations and photographs that assist the narrative. Though more detailed histories exist, this is certainly an excellent introduction to the USMC and a great companion to take along if you visit the superb USMC museum in Virginia. 9/10.’’ ~Wargames Illustrated