Conceived in World War I, the 5th Marine Regiment is the Corps’s most decorated regiment. This lively and comprehensive history brings the exploits of the regiment vividly to life invoking a full appreciation of what it means when the call comes to “send in the Marines.”• Includes virtually every significant combat and noncombat activity of the Marine Corps during the twentieth century.• First hand account from former military historian and retired lieutenant of the 5th Marine Regiment• Covers operations worldwide