The first black United States Marines : the men of Montford Point, 1942-1946

The first black United States Marines : the men of Montford Point, 1942-1946 / Ronald K. Culp.

Author/creator	Culp, Ronald
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2007.
Description	viii, 264 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	United States. Marine Corps. United States. Marine Corps--African Americans. United States. Marine Corps--Recruiting, enlistment, etc. --World War, 1939-1945. World War, 1939-1945--Participation, African American. Montford Point Camp (Camp Lejeune, N.C.)--History --20th century.

Abstract	"The focus is the Marine Corps. Additional topics include internal Marine perspectives on the admittance of blacks, initially enforced quotas, and the difficulties of segregation. Appendices provide information regarding monthly inductions into the Marine Corps; rank and pay structure; depot and ammunition companies from 1943 to 1946; and Pacific Ocean area units of fire for ground weapons"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-259) and index.
LCCN	2007013623
ISBN	9780786430000 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
ISBN	0786430001 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	NC Stacks	D769.369 .C85 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold