Record #:

34844

Author(s):

Gerard, Philip

Abstract:

In 1940, the Marine Corps began searching for the perfect spot to build a new base in which soldiers could train for amphibious assault missions. This was first called Marine Barracks New River; it was later renamed after General Lejeune, who revolutionized the way that Marines trained for amphibious assault missions.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 86 Issue 7, December 2018, p184-190, il, por

Subject(s):

United States. Marine Corps--History; United States. Marine Corps. Camp Lejeune; World War (1939-1945)