The United States Marine Corps in the World War

"The United States Marine Corps in the World War" by Edwin North McClellan is a historical summary that recounts the U.S. Marine Corps' actions in World War I. It gives a picture of the Marines, what they did, and how important they were in the war, from when the war was declared in April 1917. It starts by explaining the number of Marines, and how the group got bigger and more powerful, showing how skilled and strong they were. It mentions sending them to France early on, and sets the stage for detailed stories that will follow. The book suggests that the Marines fought bravely an were important in various campaigns.