How well did the US Marines fight during WW2?

I disagree with Richard White to some extent, but agree with his assessment of their performance. In World War II the Army and Marines were compartmentalized to basically do the same job on different fronts. read more

The US basically made the Marines and Navy the Pacific fighting force, and the Army and Army Air Corps the Atlantic, North Africa, and European fighting force. The US relied heavily on the UK's Royal Navy in the Atlantic, and put most of its naval resources into the Pacific. read more

80 Marines served aboard cruisers to man the secondary batteries of 5-inch guns providing fire for the landing forces. During the June 6, 1944, Normandy invasion, Marines, renowned as expert riflemen, played a vital role reminiscent of the days of the sailing Navy when sharpshooters were sent to the fighting tops. read more