0
Yes, they took their men from the army groups standing in line during the induction selection process; they did this up until the Vietnam War. "...you, you, and you, stand over there, your going in the marines."
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Devin
Professor
JordanAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What branch did Lee Marvin serve in World War 2?
The United States Marine Corps
What branches of military were in World War 2?
The US Military consisted of: US Navy US Marine Corps US Army The US Coast Guard was also a part of the defense structure. The Air Force didn't exist until after World War 2.
Were the marines in World War 1?
Yes the Marine Corps was in WWI, Look up the Battle of Belleau Wood and who Gunnery Sergeant Dan Daly was.
What war did the enemy call the marine corps devil dogs?
In World War I, during the battle of Belleau Wood in France, the Marines were named 'Teufel Hunden' by their German aggressors. There remains some dispute to the factuality of the story, but this remains the general folklore passed on in the Corps.
How many Marines were there in 1970?
In 1970 there were approximately 249000 Marines serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. This was the highest number of Marines since the end of World War II. Below is a breakdown of the Marine Corps personnel numbers in 1970: Active Duty: 237000 Active Reserve: 11000 Inactive Reserve: 1000The Marine Corps has continued to grow since then and as of 2019 there were over 186000 active duty Marines and 38500 reserve Marines.
