Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: June 2, 1998
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6302796768
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,832 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This overview of the U.S. Marine Corps, an installment of the Combat at Sea series from U.S. News, takes a look at the traditions of the corps, beginning with the classic unifying experience, marine boot camp. Recruits are seen arriving on buses in their civilian clothes, meeting their drill instructors, getting their heads shaved, and finding themselves immersed in their new and intensely difficult routines. Drill instructors appear in interviews to talk about what they try to accomplish during basic training, and marines talk about their time on Parris Island and how it profoundly changed them. The historical role of marines is also covered, with a special emphasis on the role of the marines in the Pacific during World War II. Veterans of the horrific combat on Iwo Jima reminisce about what the marines endured, and vintage films and photos recount the classic battle. There are also segments on marines in combat in Korea and Vietnam. A concluding piece discusses the actions of the corps in the Gulf War and touches upon the challenges faced by the marines on the modern battlefield. This is a good introduction to a branch of the military with a unique role. --Robert J. McNamara

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Cool, July 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Us News: Marines [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I never thought learning about the marines would be this fun! I enjoyed this video very much.