American History Gazette

The Untold Story of Major Pete Ellis: Mastermind Behind Marine Amphibious Success


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Discover the profound impact of Major Pete Ellis, often regarded as the father of the Marine Corps, on this episode of the American History Gazette. His groundbreaking amphibious operational theory became the blueprint for the Marines' strategic island hopping campaign during WWII. Joining us for this insightful discussion is Lynne Marx, an expert in Marine Corps history and amphibious operations, renowned for her article "Major Pete Ellis’s Amphibious Operational Theory And The Marine Corps."


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Lynne’s article: https://www.thedefencehorizon.org/post/pete-ellis-amphibious-theory-marine-corps-1


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