The Marines
The Marines is a 2006 PBS Documentary.
Plot: This is a thorough look at the United States Marine Corps from its earliest history, evolution through the decades, and its current place in the armed conflicts across the globe. Boot camp, officer candidate school, women in the Corps, and specialized training prior to deployment are some of the topics covered.
My Take: This is the best all-around look at the Marine Corps that I've ever seen (and I've seen quite a few). While there is the expected look back at the battle history of the Marines, the documentary does not shirk from also talking to Marines wounded in battle, or to older Marine veterans who deplore the use of force and war. While it is at its very least a fantastic recruiting tool, this documentary also shows the average American citizen why they should be proud of the Marine Corps.
Plot: This is a thorough look at the United States Marine Corps from its earliest history, evolution through the decades, and its current place in the armed conflicts across the globe. Boot camp, officer candidate school, women in the Corps, and specialized training prior to deployment are some of the topics covered.
My Take: This is the best all-around look at the Marine Corps that I've ever seen (and I've seen quite a few). While there is the expected look back at the battle history of the Marines, the documentary does not shirk from also talking to Marines wounded in battle, or to older Marine veterans who deplore the use of force and war. While it is at its very least a fantastic recruiting tool, this documentary also shows the average American citizen why they should be proud of the Marine Corps.
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