ROYAL MARINES IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR

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Examines the participation of the corps in actions such as the Defence of Antwerp, the Gallipoli landings, the Battle of the Somme, the Zeebrugge Raid, and the Allied intervention in North Russia. Covers the Marines in action aboard ship at the Dardanelles and Jutland, and throws a spotlight on the little-known Royal Marines presence in the West Indies. Flying Marines operated with the Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Flying Corps, often with noted bravery. Wherever possible, the words used are those of the men who were there. Contains 50 mono illustrations.