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Inspired by discussions generated in the thread started by SSG(P) (Join to see):
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-weren-t-marines-chosen-for-normandy?urlhash=406436
Particularly some comments by LTC Paul Labrador pointing out that the Army really did execute significant numbers of complex amphibious landings. Given these facts, why did General McArthur, who commanded the campaign in the Philippines in WWII assign an amphibious landing of such critical importance nearly exclusively to Marines? (only involving Army SF and supporting arms, and some follow-on army Armor, and the overall command staff of the X Corps?)
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-weren-t-marines-chosen-for-normandy?urlhash=406436
Particularly some comments by LTC Paul Labrador pointing out that the Army really did execute significant numbers of complex amphibious landings. Given these facts, why did General McArthur, who commanded the campaign in the Philippines in WWII assign an amphibious landing of such critical importance nearly exclusively to Marines? (only involving Army SF and supporting arms, and some follow-on army Armor, and the overall command staff of the X Corps?)
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