Marines have evolved into modern-day American Samurai. These proud patriots are American Icons, and their legacy is extolled in this invaluable book. Through photographs, illustrations, and text, readers experience Marine Corps history and traditions. They discover time-hored Marine quotations and re-live the fighting warrior culture of the Corps. Marine slogans? The mascot? The creeds? The Commandants? The War Memorial on hallowwed ground? Movies about Marines? They are all here. Blood stripe? Blood chit? Air America? General Orders? Mameluke and NCO swords? Yes, all of that plus Happy Hour satire exclusively for Marines. Upbeat and gung-ho. Politically Incorrect and proud of it, but profanity. A magnificent book for all Marine Warriors.