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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian28 May 2024 6:28 p.m. PST

Under the guidance of very different commanders, the 1st and 2d Marine Raider Battalions excelled when operating behind enemy lines or fighting as conventional infantrymen.

Naval History Magazine: link

Bismarck29 May 2024 10:37 a.m. PST

Great find Bill! Well detailed article. Thanks for
sharing it with us.

Sam

Russ Haynes30 May 2024 2:00 p.m. PST

A great article! I was unaware of a 3rd and 4th Battalion being organized. I always thought the experiment had run its course after the 1st and 2nd Battalions were formed.

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