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Marine Defense Battalions, October 1939 - December 1942: their Contributions in the Early Phases of World War II

Description: This thesis explores the activities of the U.S. Marine defense battalions from October 1939 to December 1942. More specifically, it explains why Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) decided to continue the defense battalions as separate entities when, by mid-1943, it needed additional men to replace its combat losses and to create new divisions. In this process HQMC disbanded other special units, such as the raider battalions, parachute battalions, barrage balloon squadrons, and the glider squadron… more
Date: December 1996
Creator: Maynard, Stephen Ronald
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Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: Base-Closing]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story. This story aired at 10pm.
Date: June 26, 1993, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC): Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report discusses the Marine Corps development and funding requests for the the 2018 fiscal year for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) and Marine Personnel Carriers (MPC). The Department of Defense's FY 2018 Budget Request requests $340.5 million dollars for 26 ACVs. Potential issues for Congress include an increase in Marine Corps end strength and force structure resulting in an increase in overall ACV requirements and the challenges and risks associated with the Marines' new MPC/ACV acquis… more
Date: June 1, 2017
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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United States Statutes At Large, Volume 70A, 1956

Description: United States Statutes at Large include the text of various legislation passed by Congress such as private and public laws, concurrent resolutions, and Constitutional amendments as well as proclamations, changes to the structure of government departments, etc. Title 10 and Title 32 outline the roles of the United States armed forces and the National Guard, respectively.
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Congress.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legislative Document
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: New C.O. for Marine reserve]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a Marine Corp commander having a retirement ceremony.
Date: July 22, 1957
Duration: 29 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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