More than any other service, the United States Marine Corps takes pride in its heritage and traditions. This page is devoted to bringing you biographies of famous Marines and analyses of the Corps' most famous battles and events. You as well should take pride in those who have gone before you, for their triumphs and sacrifices have created the standing legacy of an indomitable Corps. The opportunity to serve in this outstanding organization is a privilige that can only be appreciated by understanding its history. None of these are official histories, though all have been written with the utmost attention to accuracy and documentation. Should you desire further knowledge, there is plenty of Marine literature to be found in your local book store, and a good place to begin your Marine education is with the Commandant's Reading List .