Marine Corps Museum Calendar (1 Viewer)

[Leadmen]

Some photos from the 2009 calendar showing new exhibits. Tarawa exhibit. Leadmen

 

[Leadmen]

Cave hunting on the island of Peleliu.

 

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Guadalcanal 37mm M3A1 anti- tank gun display. J

 

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Korea- Sikorsky HRS-2 Helicopter disembarks a machine gun team onto a Korean War position. J

 

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Chosin Reservoir Marines at Toktong Pass. To me this was the amazing battle that saves the 1st Marine Division from annihilation from the Chinese armies. J

 

[Leadmen]

Battle of Hue City in Viet Nam during the Tet offensive. The ONTOS was a shoot and run with recoiless rifles but no crew protection. J

 

[Leadmen]

Landing Zone at Hill 881 South near Khe Sahn. J

 

[lancer]

I think this museum is top notch. If reading about these actions is of interest, try author Eric Hammel. He is an excellent writer of USMC battles and I was really impressed with his "76 Hours", (Tarawa), and "Chosin". He has done many other works too. -- lancer

 

[Leadmen]

I think this museum is top notch. If reading about these actions is of interest, try author Eric Hammel. He is an excellent writer of USMC battles and I was really impressed with his "76 Hours", (Tarawa), and "Chosin". He has done many other works too. -- lancer

Yes, He is one of my favorite authors/ historian. I have most of his books including the three books on Guadacanal. He wrote separate books for the land, sea and air battles.I don't have his Chosin book. J

 

[lancer]

Loved Hammel's 'canal titles. Of interest regarding his "Chosin", Hammel recounts actions involving Lt. John Yancey of 2nd Platoon, E Company, of the 7th Marines. I first read of these actions as a 10 year old in the Landmark book "The Story of the U.S. Marines". It was a real thrill for me to read of these actions again as an adult, with much added detail. Give it a read, it is woth the time. -- Lancer

 

[binder001]

I haven't gotten to see the USMC Museum in person, but these photos, and others I've seen, make the scenes look top-notch. I love the idea of 1:1 dioramas with the original uniforms, vehicles and gear. A terrific way to display the stuff.

Thanks for sharing the photos.

Gary

 

[L Flowers]

Where is the marine corps museum? In DC?

 

[desk11desk12]

Some photos from the 2009 calendar showing new exhibits. Tarawa exhibit. Leadmen

Leadman,

Thank you for sharing the great photos. I only hope I get to tour the muesum some day.

Carlos

 

[evilchuck]

the musuem is in virginia and a must go,one of the best musuems i've been to.the vietnam and korea displays are climate controlled to simulate the cold and heat of those wars,just awesome
chuck

 

[Leadmen]

Leadman,

Thank you for sharing the great photos. I only hope I get to tour the muesum some day.

Carlos

Carlos: I was thinking of you when the calendar came in the mail. We have to keep an interest in the Pacific War. John