The Greatest Marine of all Time! - General John A. Lejeune

Our "Chesty" Puller documentary is complete.
• Most Decorated Marine ...
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro to General John Archer Lejeune
01:01 The name of our hero needs discussion
02:30 The US Marines are founded in 1775
03:33 Our hero joins the Naval Academy but wants to be a Marine
04:18 Our hero survives a cyclone
06:37 Our hero and his Marines save the Panama Canal
09:45 Our Marine hero leads an Army Division to Victory
13:18 Our hero gets promoted as the top officer in the Marine Corp
14:52 Our hero uses PR tactics to promote the Marine Corp
16:05 Our hero retires from the Marine Corp, but doesn’t quit
General John Archer Lejeune (luh jern) served for nearly 40 years in the military, commanding the U.S. Army's 2nd Division during World War I and serving as the highest-ranking officer of the Marine Corps from 1920 to 1929. General Lejeune used his skills as an expert administrator, diplomat and gentle persuader to keep the Corp funded while protecting the Marines from political plans for absorption into the Navy or Army.
During his service, Lejeune presided over what is known as the first enlightenment of the Marine Corps. Lejeune directed intelligence gathering operations in the Pacific in the early 1920s, and drove changes in the organization, training, education, and equipping of Marines - thus transforming them from 19th century colonial naval infantry into a combined arms amphibious force needed to prevail in World War Two.
His sense of honor, exemplary good character, and love of country and the corps contributed to the modernization of a vital branch of the US Armed Forces. For many General John Archer Lejeune is the greatest Marine of all Time!
Thanks to Patrick Brent, journalist, author and former Infantry Marine, for his incredible support during this documentary. Although we were six time zones apart, Patrick reviewed all script and video revisions, making important corrections and adding important information to the film. His passion for keeping respect for the General's name was contagious.
Thanks to Bill Speer, military historian, for his comments and corrections during the script and editing process. During our years working together, he has always kept my stories honest and true. His eye for detail is incredible and was important for this film.
Reference Books
"The Life and Legend of John Archer Lejeune" by Ralph Stoney Bates
"The Reminiscences of a Marine" by Major General John A. Lejeune
"The Greatest of All Leathernecks" by Joseph Arthur Simon
#CampLejeune #GeneralLejeune #GreatestMarine

[@hmdoc16]

As a US Navy Corpsman (retired), I served 2 tours with the Marines. I can honestly say that I was treated a helluva lot better and with more respect by the Marines than I ever did by my own Navy. I had never forgotten during my field medical training when my gunny sergeant told me: "Doc, you take care of my Marines, we will take care of you". Held true... oorah!

[@burrellboatwright2047]

Former Marine! We would have killed anyone that messed with Doc Diaz! He was a marine that just happened to go thru the Navy to get with us Echo2/3!

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

Because marines will statistically be more in need of emergent trauma care than a squid. When I was in the navy I only utilized medical care twice for minor issues. Therefore, life is more on the line and corpsman are more valued for marines.

[@XJarhead360]

Nothing but respect from me for Corpsmen. You folks were the last friendly face a jarhead saw in a firefight. A friend of a friend was an Army medic and still feels bad he couldn't save some of his charges. Hey, don't feel that way. You guys did an excellent job. E/4, 2/5, 'Nam.

[@3516mos]

God damn right, Doc. Esprit de corps. SEMPER FI.

[@fainjohnson3637]

Thanks for your service.

[@4miyahart]

I feel a little unworthy to comment on what I just watched because I am not military...but my Father was and I grew up at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. So with all respect to all who served, Thank You! My father gave his life in 1979 after 16 years as a Proud Marine, with 2 tours in Vietnam. He raised me and my brothers with that Marine Corp pride that only another Marine can understand. Both of my brothers served. In fact my oldest brother is still in after 30 years. I was thrust into civilian life after he was killed and I can honestly say to this day, I do not feel like I belong. There is NOTHING in this world like a military family. I learned more in my first 12 years of life than I have in nearly 55. So I thank you all for continuing to tuck me into my blanket of freedom each night. The very blanket my Father first placed over me the day I was born....Semper Fi....God Bless You and God Bless America💙

[@MarkingHistoryChannel]

Thank you for your heartfelt comments.

[@kingjoe3rd]

You can comment on whatever you want, as is your right as an American. This whole culture of not being able to have an opinion on something unless you have lived that specific life course is silly and is almost certainly only enforced by losers, and it is also one of the main parts of intersectionality which plagues Western culture and has increased racial and social division back to 1960s levels. Don't engage with this nonsense in any form, whether it be about something innocent like this topic or not. I served in the Marine Corps in the Iraq War in 2005, and you don't need my permission, nor do you need anyone else's permission to speak your mind and give your opinion on anything having to do with the Marine Corps or the military. You also don't need to be a black, gay, muslim, trans woman in order to call someone out for being a liar.

[@adamrenissance3322]

Semper Fi. There are a thousand ways to serve. God Bless.

[@donlove3741]

The tapestry that is the United States Marine Corps is full of outstanding Americans whose love of the Corps is only exceeded by their love of OUR COUNTRY. Semper Fidelis . USMC !

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ‭‭John‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@TheDustysix]

Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience.

[@jimclark6256]

@@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741 If you can honestly believe that the World was created in 6 days, is 6,000 years old, man lived in the belly of a great fish for 3 days, men walked on water, man killed 20,000 soldiers with a jawbone of an ass ,woman turned into a pillar of salt, woman created from the rib of a man, a talking serpent, thousands of people fed with a few fish, men coming back from the dead, men living 900 years and many more lies. Then you need to be in a mental hospital. Have a great day.

[@sleeve8651]

Well said, Brother ! Semper Fi ! 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸

[@scottofford3061]

My mother served at camp Lejuene as a Womens Marine Corps reservist during WW2. I am proud of her service and of the Marines. Semper Fidelis!

[@davidicousgregorian]

what do you or your mom think about the lawsuits over Camp Lejuene water issue . was it true or just lawyers chasing ambulances now

[@robertheth8169]

MyAunt Barbara was a Marine DI at Paris island during WWII

[@_Boz]

Lejeune served with another Marine legend. 2x Medal of Honor Recipient Major General Smedley Butler. G/2/5 An Hoa 68=69

[@edwinsalau150]

They tried to get him to lead a coup! Told them to pack it up their butt!

[@robdavidson4945]

Semper Fi.

[@jeffhamil7983]

I was in and around An Hoa in 68. K3/7

[@johnrodriguez3870]

Major General John Archer Lejeune, USMC, who commanded the Army's 2d Infantry Division in World War I, has a Marine Corps Base in Jacksonville ( Onslow County), North Carolina...... SEMPER FIDELIS SUPERINTENSIFIED, MARINES MAGNIFIED, ALWAYS FAITHFUL ALWAYS FORWARD!!🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓

[@paulsuprono7225]

Semper Fi . . . 🇺🇸

[@jimepley1210]

As a retired AF officer, I have always admired the US Marines. Learning that I had been mispronouncing General Lejeune's name all these years was humbling, but appreciated. Semper Fi, Marines...

[@BlackWit11]

Ask a French speaker how Lejeune is pronounced, it will definitly not be le jurn! Being Dutch myself I am used to Dutch sirnames being butchered by English (and especially American English) speakers. It's just a fact of life. That's why I like the rule the Germans have when incorporating words from other languages. They keep pronouncing it as a native speaker would do.

[@saguarotreker]

@@BlackWit11 Oh good someone besides myself saw this... That pronunciation was a joke back in the early 80's and we all knew it was a joke. Sadly, I believe my generation of jarheads f'ed it up for everybody else. Cause somewhere along the line some "rookie boot" didn't know any better...

[@jacksnyder5526]

I'm proud to have been born at Camp Lejeune even though, as a Marine brat, I had nothing to do with it. I like to say, it was a Navy Corpsman that gave me my first slap on the ass but it was a Marine that kicked my butt the rest of the way. Semper Fi.

[@anthonyjones9868]

Yut

[@mark4m557]

I’m from Southeast Louisiana, and this is the first time I’ve heard about General John A. LeJeune. To hear that some of the stuff he did during his time in the military are still traditions to this day, is legendary. As far as putting himself at the very end of the chow line, really shows how much he cared for his men.

[@thomasunger9485]

Officers are expected to eat last, even in today's army. This insures that enough food is supplied for the troops so that they can continue to carry out their mission, there is nothing charitable about the practice. Speaking as an 81 year-old disabled veteran (Hon. Discharges from our Army and USMC-Paratrooper, Recondo and Ranger qualified enlisted man) I can l only reply with some amusement that the late Maj.Gen. Smedley Darlington Butler (Awarded not one, but TWO CMH's) would seem to overshadow this outstanding Marine, no disrespect intended. Of course, our MSM can never give any credit to him in view of his outspoken opposition to wars of choice that came to him late in life; that would be 'unpatriotic', wouldn't it? Gen. Butler's short tome entitled 'War is a Racket', should be required reading in every high school in America but that will never happen so long as the MIC is running this Country's foreign and domestic policies.

[@michaelwaller7365]

I think you might know who BG Walter McIlhenny, USMC is. At least if you like Tabasco Sauce.

[@michaelwaller7365]

@@thomasunger9485 Thank you for your service, sir. Butler served under one of my ancestors: Littleton Waller Sr.

[@YahooMurray]

I am from Memphis, TN and was in the USAF 1970 - 1974. I also had never heard of him. I liked this video and subscribed to this channel. Thank you.

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ‭‭John‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬ h

[@redwhiteblustripe5490]

I LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT MY BELOVED CORPS FROM WATCHING THIS! GAVE ME CHILLS! I cant believe I have been mispronouncing Lieutenant Generals Lejeune's name all these years. That will never happen again. Thank you so much for this video. SEMPER FI DEVIL DOGS!

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ‭‭John‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@redwhiteblustripe5490]

@@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741 There's a place for pacifists in the military too... but not cowards.

[@jimclark6256]

@@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741 Read my comment to your first stupid comment.

[@dixiecyrus8136]

This dude is mispronouncing the name, there is no "r" in the name. It's Acadian French, pronounced, lu june.

[@moonshinerman]

I spoke with a man who was a WW1 vet many years ago. He told me he knew Johnny Lejeune from the unit he was with and even told me how he instructed the men to tie their knives to their wrists to prevent dropping them in the heat of hand to hand fighting

[@robertsinger5806]

You must've spoken to him 120 yrs ago being a WW1 veteran.

[@foreveryou9]

@@robertsinger5806 not true I met World one vet and he wrote a book and autographed it for me back in 1982

[@Fenril76]

Spend 2 1/2 years at Camp Lejeune from 1977-1980 with the 10th Marines. Sometimes I miss that place. Semper Fi to my brothers and sisters.

[@MarkingHistoryChannel]

Thanks to Patrick Brent, journalist, author and former Infantry Marine, for his incredible support during this documentary. Although we were six time zones apart, Patrick reviewed all script and video revisions, making important corrections and adding important information to the film. His passion for keeping respect for the General's name was contagious. Thanks to Bill Speer, military historian, for his comments and corrections during the script and editing process. During our years working together, he has always kept my stories honest and true. His eye for detail is incredible and was important for this film.

[@oscartalbot7496]

Now any real MARINE will tell you Chesty puller...the skipper

[@scottmcclean3257]

It would be nice if you could pronounce the Generals name correctly!!!!

[@PolionL]

He should have listened more carefully as to how the name was pronounced, le je nay.

[@oscartalbot7496]

@@scottmcclean3257 communication is what's important not the spelling

[@robdavidson4945]

As a former Marine 1975-77 and Marine Corps Reserve for a couple years I had never heard Gen. Lejeune is biography. I spent time at Camp Lejeune after coming back from Okinawa. Spent most of my in the swamps. Never got into Jacksonville because of my job schedule. Gen. Lejeune was a Great Marine!

[@robertisham5279]

No such thing as a former marine. Once a marine always a marine.

[@jds6206]

@@robertisham5279 Ooooo Rahhhh! JJ Peirce, you beat me to it! I am a retired Marine; nothing about retired means "former" or "ex"..... Semper Fi!

[@email4664]

@@robertisham5279 That is how they are referred to. Former. If dishonorably discharged, then ex....Marines retire and are referred to formally as Former by civilians, and that is respected as such. Current serving Marines may refer to retired Marine as a Marine, but to be fair, they need to have reference to NO LONGER serving in that capacity, and returning to Civilian life....Both are correct, but you are surely right on Always a Marine. No disrespect intended. Clarity is the only intention.

[@markseabolt5959]

@@robertisham5279 that’s a fantastical sentiment based on pure myth. I’ve met and worked with former Marines. And they were 100% former. When I ask somebody why they got out and they tell me what amounts to ‘I hated it’, they don’t get to tell me they’re still a Marine. They washed out. They’re no more Marines than Will Smith is a competitive slap boxing champion.

[@robertbrooks4360]

Served at the same time as you Rob. Semper Fi!

[@lestermount3287]

In boot camp we were taught Marine Corps history and the episode of guarding the mail trains, we were told after killing the robbers the Marines tossed their bodies off the trains.

[@guylaraway6102]

My nephew is a GySgt at LeJuene. His Dad served over 25 yrs in the Navy. Thank you for a very enlightening article.

[@w.allencaddell6421]

My grandfather is a US Marine from WW2. Knowing that I could never live up to his standard, I went into the Army instead. All of us grandchildren love him dearly.

[@daverobinson6110]

I am an Army trained Marine. The biggest difference is you got to sleep a half hour later every morning 😅. Semper Fi dog face.

[@randymuro9486]

SEMPER FI. General John A. Lejeune. YOU'RE A LEGEND IN THE CORP. HAPPY TRAILS GENERAL.

[@flgalvez1908]

Every marine is a great marine. Semper fi. 1971

[@waynefreeman7556]

I stand proud of my service as a Marine in the 1960's. Semper Fi to the Corps.

[@pointingdog7235]

I will say that had it not been for the accomplishments of the General that it would have been difficult or impossible for the other greats in the Corp to have had a Corp to belong to. This includes Chesty Puller, Manila John, Pappy Boyington and the many other Marines some of these names have faded into history and the others who are serving in our Beloved Corp today. Semper Fi.

[@email4664]

I recall Pappy being a blisteringly belligerent drunk in his final days. One would see him stumbling down the road, often in the middle of a lane. Makes me sad to have seen that at all, although I understand it's source and cause. It is hard to see your heroes fall from grace.

[@CarlosSanchez-bg4wf]

Absolutely Semper fi leatherneck devildog gung-ho uuurrrah keep it moving bruh

[@BobSmith-dk8nw]

I was born at Cherry Point Naval Hospital - at Camp Lejeune when my father was stationed there. In 1962 we were back and Dad was sitting on a boat off shore from Cuba. I had no idea until watching this video that I was pronouncing the name of the base wrong. So thank you for that. I served in the Marines from 1970 to 1972. .

[@danepcarver4951]

God Bless Chesty Puller and Marines everywhere!

[@MarkingHistoryChannel]

Check out our new “Chesty” Puller video.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

The most important job in the Corp is a Corpmen ❤️🇺🇲 Marinemomof3 ❤️🇺🇲bro 82nd, 5th, 65-67 Mom and dad, Navy, 42-46 Grampa Army WW1 Fireman 40 yrs ❤️🇺🇲 Semper Fidelis Dawg ❤️👍

[@marthawittman576]

Military videos are not usually my thing, but WOW! What a story! What a life! Lejeune accomplished so much in his lifetime! Great job!

[@hoponpop3330]

Hard times made hard men , Hard men create good times, Good times create soft men.

[@markstanich64]

All Marines are great .

[@franktalley]

I have been out of the Corps for 53 years and Lejeune was my last duty station, it was also my first after PI. I went back there just before Nam in '67 and back there in '69. All those years, I was pronouncing it wrong,,, Doh! Thanks for this video, once again I find you're never too old to learn something new. Maybe the Corps should show your video during basic, it couldn't hurt.

[@markr.katzman3743]

I served in the US Navy but always had a healthy respect for the Marines..I saw them doing drills with pugil sticks on the Ranger CVA-61 and never forgot. The Marines were quite amazing in all the wars that the US fought. Unfortunately, I don't think the tradition and training that Gen. Lejeune established is carried on today..I fear that political correctness has lessened that training. Maybe one day the previous standards will be reached again.

[@tomjustis7237]

I served in the Marines and I had a healthy respect for the Navy as well. Let's be honest. Does anyone think the Marines could have conquered Guadalcanal, Saipan, Iwo Jima or any other Japanese held island without the support of naval gunfire, air support from carriers or supplies from Navy transports? The U.S. Navy and the U. S. Marine Corps (while neither of us want to publicly admit it) are a TEAM, perhaps the finest military team in the world! Fair wind and following seas, Mark, and Semper Fi!

[@sleeve8651]

M.Katzman : Wonder when you served on the Ranger ? My Brother was a Corpsman there, during the first launching's of Carrier Aircraft into Vietnam, early 60's ! Small World ! I was dropped on my Head, as a child, and later joined the Marines ! Semper Fi ! GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@waynefreeman7556]

You are correct Mundo. I've heard terrible restrictions have been instituted in recruit training; this will only cost young Marines their lives and the lives of diligent, real Marines. The commanders and/or Senators allowing this should be personally ashamed. Oorah, to the real Marines.

[@easyjdier]

I served with the Indian Head division (2nd USAID) and just discovered here that Lejeune commanded them in WW1, when that division was formed. I think that's cool! I loved seeing the Indian Head in the star unit patch on his uniform in your picture, MHC! The 2nd ID is still one of the elite combat ready divisions, and one of the first to deploy, in our Army.

[@RakkasanRakkasan]

Why are great American men and soldiers not taught about in our schools? These great people are the examples that should be used not the trash that is.

[@whereswaldo5740]

Our church pastor was a retired Chaplin. And he read from the Congressional Medal of Honor every week. And on the Fourth of July we honored all serving and vets in the congregation played the armed forces medley and if they were in the one playing you stood. It was heart warming. And made an impression on the kids that might otherwise be clueless. It made every more aware and grateful for those that served.

[@charles1699]

Uhhh, great American soldiers RECOGNIZE all people as worthy. I don't know what "TRASH" you are belittling but be more specific: are you talking about trash like the drumpfs or their trashy pboyz/trolls

[@aaronsanford1913]

I'm a Proud U.S Marine from Louisiana. When I learned about General Lejeune in boot camp. Made me even more proud to be from Louisiana. I also was part of 1st Bn 7th Marines which Chesty Puller was once in comand of. 2 Marines Corps legends

[@andymckane7271]

When we're talking the greatest of all Marines over the history of our beloved United States Marine Corps, let's not overlook several others: Gen. Holland McTyeire Smith, LtGen. Victor H. Krulak, and Gen. Alfred M. Gray. Young Marines of the past 70 years or more will almost certainly nominate LtGen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. But I contend that while "Chesty" was certainly a Marine's Marine, he wasn't the intellectual equal of Lejeune, H.M. Smith, Brute Krulak, or Alfred M. Gray. These four Marines all had more than sufficient gray matter in leading Marines. Semper Fi from a former Navy corpsman who dearly loves WWII history. Andy McKane, 16 April 2022, Maunaloa, Molokai, Hawaii.

[@tomjustis7237]

I agree with your assessment, especially regarding "Howling Mad" Smith and "Brute" Krulak. They should both be better known than they are. However, since you were a Corpsman with the Marines (and obviously identify with that Marine service) I would like to share something about another group of men who, IMHO, have not received the recognition they deserve. I served with the Marines in Vietnam, and the only reason I am here today to type this is because our Navy Corpsman ignored his own wellbeing to come out under heavy enemy fire and drag my sorry, worthless ass back to safety and then tend to my wounds until a Medevac chopper could come in. Untold numbers of Marines from World War Two right through our latest conflicts in the Middle East have survived only because of the dedication and heroism of the Corpsmen assigned to their units. As far as I'm concerned, Navy corpsmen are the true unsung heroes who have never received the recognition they really deserve. Semper FI, Doc! You have my greatest respect!

[@tklube308]

Semper Fi, Devil Doc.

[@salvadorvizcarra769]

@@tomjustis7237 I found on the web “this” that you may be interested in, regarding the United States Marine Corps and its close relationship with USA-Co. Inc. To begin with, I will tell you that the USMC Story is FAKE. It is a glorified story based on the responsibility it must carry out, but not for the service of "America" Country, but for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CORPORATION COMPANY INCORPORATED (City State District of Columbia). On the USMC official site Web, we find that it was founded on Nov. 10 - 1775 and now celebrates 245 years of service. False. Says the first action was in 1776, with the storming of Fort Montagu to seize a British munitions post. NOT. These events were not actually made by "Leathernecks", but by a Company of Militiamen from Philadelphia, very brave and well led. In 1775 there was no "America" Country. Only Continental Colonies and the Colonies did not yet have a Navy. (The Navy was founded in 1798). The USS Constitutión went to sea in Nov. of 1797 and was a reinforced and cannon-adapted merchant frigate. The most heroic action of the USS Const., was in 1812 when it defeated real and the thrut British warships. There were no "Leathernecks" here either. They were sailors against sailors. Then there is Tripoli (1805), where eight "Marines" defeated the Sultan of Morocco. Of course yes it is! LOL Either way, EIGHT soldiers are NOT a Marine Corps. A lot of money was paid by hiring mercenaries and thus Tripoli was taken. And then, Chapultepec, Mexico (1847). No. There were no Marines here either. Still, Marines' Hymn says: “From the Halls of Moctezuma, To the shores of Tripoli…” Which makes imagine a Regiment leaping and heading for the beach ready for combat. Crooked History. Fake Heritage. Fake Heroism. The truth is that USMC was created to protect the City State District of Columbia. It's a Praetorian Guard! An Army that is not part of the Army. A Navy that is not part of the Navy. But, it has its own ships; armored equipment; Air Force that is not part of the Air Force. The need to create a Private Force was seen when 17,000 WWI veterans (Bonus Army), demonstrated in front of the Capitol in 1932, and were evicted by Douglas MacArthur. USA CORPORATION CO. INC. saw with horror that at any moment a Revolution could break out and lose everything. The District of Columbia recalled from the history books that power is unstable and that it depends on the fidelity of the Army… yet ALL Coups come from the Army itself. Recent history told them that the Tsar of Russia was killed by a "spontaneous" Communist Revolution, where his own regular Army betrayed him. The same could happen here: A rogue mob could violently storm the Capitol. The 30's were very difficult times, for this being said, at that, they created their own Praetorian Guard. As Hitler created his Waffen-SS: “Always Faithful” or “Semper Fi (Fidelis)”. But Fidelis to whom? To, We the People? Congress? Democracy? Governors of the States? No. Faithful to the District of Columbia and the Institutions that are there: FedRes; FinCEN; IRS; NSA, and others that ARE NOT PART of the Gov’t and that no one can intervene or supervise. USMC is present in the White House, in Camp David, in all the Military Bases of the World; in all Embassies and at strategic points. In this way, nobody can start a Revolution here, cuz all the important points are covered by an Elite Army that is NOT under the command of the Armed Forces; neither Marine nor Air nor Terrestrial. They are independent and at the service of the "President" Oh! Yeah… But of course it is! Surely the President feels safe surrounded by the Army of a Foreign Country that USURPED the land he occupies. Even Air Force One and Two is controlled by the USMC. Where did USMC come from? Here we go: All the Armed Navies in the world have in their ranks sailor soldiers who are in charge of Amphibious warfare; taking ports and beaches (and sabotage), in support of an invasion army. They are called Infantry Mariners. In fact, the Navy still has the SEALS Corps. Well, in 1932 some of these sailor soldiers were taken from Annapolis and placed near the Potomac. They gave them the best training; the best discipline; the best equipment and good pay but, this army had NO HONOR AND HISTORY. As everyone knows, this is extremely important to the morale and pride of any army. So they made it up. They stole the glory of others and attached it to a flag that still had nothing earned. WWII arrived, and they were sent to fight against Japan and they deservedly earned their medals, especially in Mount Suribashi (Iwo Jima). Many died in Okinawa to achieve the glory of USMC. But The Korean War was bad. Viet Nam was worse. They did not do well in Viet Nam. USMC lost the war against Nam? OMG! Against a poor country, underdeveloped, malnourished, without Navy, without Air Force, without Company of Marines, Green Berets, SEALs, Rangers, Delta Force, Rambos or Chuck Norris. Defeated by a country of peasants without strategic plans, B-52 Bombers, PT-Boats, Atomics Submarines, without Aircraft Carriers, NO Continental Missiles, nor tanks, choppters, Gatlin Machins, Flamethrowers, Napalm, Agent Orange... and to top it off, defeated by an army of Teenagers WITHOUT SHOES who fought with bamboo sticks! Kicked asses and even invaded our Embassy. LOL. And this, my friend, is the truth about the glorious USMC. Do you want to know what USA Co. is? Ask me.

[@edwinsalau150]

FMF PAC Gen Krulak! Did Westmoreland have it in for him? He started the combined action programs and it was going well. Then The imbecile in Saigon broke everything up!

[@jimclark6256]

@@tomjustis7237 Well said and very true.

[@billybarnes9208]

I would like to thank all the soldiers who have served our nation and say God bless.

[@jeffshultz3883]

You say he was the greatest Marine of all time. I disagree. He lives in the heart of every Marine ever born and that makes every Marine the greatest. I can say this because I know many of them and knew them. USMC Dec.18,1979-Nov.28,2010

[@matthewmillet3807]

Very interesting video, despite being from south Louisiana I’ve pronounced his name wrong all these years. Hell of a leader- wish we had more like him these days!

[@josephrogers5337]

My family has been on this side of The Atlantic since 1624. Ancestors have been part of the Military first in Pequot war in 1640, In the French and Indian War, Then as patriots in the American revolution, The War of 1812, The Mexican American War 1848, The Civil war, The Spanish American war in Cuba, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and I served in the USN during the Viet Nam era. A member of an Allied family "The Clarks" supplied George Rogers Cark, and there were several others, A cousin of our family was William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. My uncle served in The USMC. rose from the rank of Private in WW1 in France until his retirement in 1947 as A Major General USMC retired. I am sure that he had at some time a personal interface With Commandant Lejeune. He served at that time at Quantico and even at Pres. Hoover's camp Rapidan. I Personally believe he held Commandant Lejeune in high regard.

[@margaretstutts4362]

He was an impressive Marine! I think he earned the title of the Best Marine! What a career! RIP Sir!

[@poochie3275]

The General interviewed at 1:33 is NOT Gen. Walker but Gen. George Ripley. Gen. Ripley"s military history from VMI to The Corps, to Korea, to Viet Nam, to many Marine Commands, then back to VMI, is incredible reading by itself. Now, add to that the military history of his 2 brothers, Navy/Marine Capt. Mike Ripley & Marine Col. John W. Ripley (The Bridge At Dong Ha), and you have a military history book you cannot put down.

[@dee7353]

So, you pronounce a person’s name the way they say it. In France there is no “R” pronunciation in Jeune but Louisiana is an entirely different version of French. I did not know it was pronounced with an “R” nor did I know anything about the man. I enjoyed the history lesson.

[@cardo718]

Dee, most Marines pronounce it without the "R". I served from 1974 to 1996, in the Marines.

[@repentoryouwilllikewiseper8741]

Repent to Jesus Christ “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ‭‭John‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@robertwilliamson2219]

Dee, most Marines incorrectly pronounce it without the “R.” I served from 1991-2021 in the Marines…and my family is from Lafayette, Algiers & the New Orleans Irish Channel.

[@roymaduro571]

Americans can pronounce your name as they want, not as is should be

[@robertwilliamson2219]

@@roymaduro571 that’s funny.

[@billhuber2964]

I've always respected the Marines. This video makes me respect them that much more. Hooyah marines from your navy brother !!

[@ronmangrum7073]

OOHRAH, Mr. Huber!

[@haggis525]

Great presentation! Good of Major General Lejeune to have used the creeping barrage in his attacks. The Canadians used it to great effect from September of 1916 onwards.

[@cooleagle7891]

Thanks

[@jar8808]

my dad works on camp lejeune hes a Gunny :D

[@grumpybastard9151]

I love boating, but boat means BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND. I rehashed this with friends & family & agreed to just rent a boat in the future. Has never failed me!

[@markh2506]

As a retired Marine, I will gladly state Puller was and always will be the greatest Marine ever. Anyone who says otherwise was either never a Marine or a POG

[@MarkingHistoryChannel]

Check out our new “Chesty” Puller video.

[@Cab520]

Not puller. Follow his medal awards. As butler the standards of their awards did not meet the high standards of the medals of extraordinary bravery and heroism in combat. And they take away from the extraordinary medal owners actions that earned their medals.

[@PECOSO0]

My Base, 2nd MARDIV 1976 to 1979. Semper Fi💪

[@LyonhartZ2]

I met his grandson CORPORAL LEJEUNE in 2002 in while serving in Camp LeJeune!!

[@vyranlaise8356]

No he isn't the greatest Marine of all time. He is the Mariners. Without him there wouldn't be any Marines at all. There are so many greatest Marines of all times. They all gave up there lives for your Freedom and Liberty. He would say he is nothing without his men. He was a great leader and well respected hero.

[@amazingblue1955]

Oohrah! As Ret. Marine gunnery sergeant, I glad that you got the pronunciation of his name correct. I've been to Camp Lejeune several times.

[@LanielPhoto]

Thought it was General Chesty Puller, the most decorated Marine ever , that was the greatest. Of course, they are all great !

[@marialehmann7956]

Semper Fidelis, God Bless our Marines.

[@daviddickerson4728]

Loved this documentary. Very well done. I saw his statue at the USS Kidd museum in Baton Rouge.

[@lenr7068]

It seems the Marine Corps is at this juncture of time once again "Know yourself and seek self improvement." Tradition and history is the heart of the Marine Corps and I hope this is not forgotten when making decisions about the future.

[@rolandmiller5456]

The Marines have been masters of knowing how to keep tradition and growing and learning at the same time. There is nothing wrong with that. What messes it up is if you stagnate in the name of tradition.

[@hoponpop3330]

My brother was stationed at Camp LeJueune back in the 1950’s 2nd Marine Div .

[@sonjakrohn4303]

Thank you again. I learn so much from your videos! 😊

[@customizedtrainingservices2079]

Thanks for the quick edit. GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@battle_p9291]

This is a great video! We didn't cover too much of General Lejeune in our history courses when I was in boot camp, but the book "The Reminiscences of a Marine" by John A. Lejeune was required reading (on the Commandants Reading List) midway through my 2nd enlistment. It was great reading as well.

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Fascinating story. Well edited . Thank you.

[@russell28533]

Thanks for making this video.

[@billcurtis7687]

My family came to America on board the Pilgrim Ships in 1620, they landed at Plymouth Rock MA. My family have all fought in every war since that date that our country has been involved in. On July 14, 1970, I joined the United States Marine Corps, I graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp and Infantry Training and became a Correction Officer and then transferred to the 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, where I remained until the date of my Honorable Discharge in July 14, 1973. I loved my Marine Corp., and I loved the 7th Marines, which is the highest decorated Marine Corps Unit in the entire Marine Corps, or at least it held that high honor until I was discharged. I held the highest rifle score in the 7th Marines, and yes I spent 28 months in a combat zone. In that light, I paid my price for our freedom, as I'm 80% disabled by the Veterans Administration and receive that amount in monthly compensation for which myself and family are very grateful. To my Marine Corps., brethren my I just say, Semper Fi my brothers, may God Bless you & your families and my God Bless America. When Hollywood raises to the height of glory the Seals, Delta Force, yata, yata, never let them convince you or any American that the Infantry Marines are the best trained, hardest fighting men this world has ever produced since time began, to our enemies of America I say, "Go tell it to the Marines, so they can kill you, so you can die for your country"! Ohhhh Rahaaaa

[@jimreilly917]

This got your channel my sub. You have my attention. Excellent presentation. I’m 54 and still learning about my country. Semper Fi!

[@mikejiles8764]

This is an old coasty saying God-bless the Marines

[@teamrino5493]

Love this channel! Have learned so much about our history! Thank you!

[@howellwong11]

I was a tech advisor representing a technical company. I love working with the Marines the best.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous telling, fabulous history, fabulous man.

[@jerryforeman4543]

Nice job! Didn't know much about him but now I do. Thanks for sharing!

[@petercampbell4027]

General Lejeune exemplified the very core of his view of the 20th century Marine, and upon learning about him, Maj. General Smedley Butler ,Lt. General L.B. "Chesty" Puller, Sgt. Major Daley, along with many other outstanding Marines, the 21st century will hopefully be quieter for the country because of their abilities against any foe the world over!

[@woldoog1]

Good night Chesty Puller-wherever you are...Semper Fi my fellow Dawgs!!!

[@MarkingHistoryChannel]

Check out our new “Chesty” Puller video.

[@recon20671]

Outstanding!

[@tex148th]

Such an inspiration !!

[@vicmclaglen1631]

5:55 I believe this was the cyclone that the British ship, cruiser, was the only modern vessel present and managed to steam in place for a couple hours against the storm, passing a stranded US ship at one point which gave them loud cheers of encouragement.

[@connormagill4201]

Great documentary!!! Subscribed for sure

[@laurabrentwalker]

Great video!!!

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Very good - thank you !

[@rossbabcock2974]

I'm a Marine vet and a native Quebecois French speaker. His name translates to 'Yellow' and I would naturally pronounce it 'Lay Joon'. His pronunciation is probably a local dialect or just a the way the family has pronounced it for years. Like Le Favre. In all honesty, I don't think he cares! How ever you pronounce it, he's a great man and Marine! Semper Fi!

[@Stingray8854]

The word for yellow in French is “jaune”. The commandant’s name, Lejeune,translates to “the young”. All due respect, and thank you for your service. Incidentally, I’m from south Louisiana, a Cajun. It’s worth mentioning that the name Lejeune is pronounced either with or without the “r” sound in our Cajun accent / vernacular. We either pronounce it like “LeJERN” or “LeJANN”. I can’t say which is “correct” or not, but I don’t believe either pronunciation is “incorrect”. Even here within “Cajun country” in southern Louisiana, name pronunciations and accents can vary.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

@@Stingray8854 Let the bon ton roulez ...zydeco is royal music. . Appreciated yr expert explanation. Viva Chenier ! Saludos desde Finlandia.

[@markrowland1366]

Proud, worthy, marines.

[@afreightdogslife]

So much respect to the Marines and General Lejeune. I served with the US Army 2ND ID, (Indian Head), and General Lejeune was recognized as a hero to the US Army, and especially to the 2ND ID. Semper Fi Marines.

[@charlesbennett6773]

Excellent commentary.

[@fridayray8891]

Thank you Chesty! where ever you are.....

[@geraldjohnson8871]

The Marines will always have a few good men, but as time goes by Well we can see where we are Headed. Shalowm Amen.

[@brucecycles464]

That was great. Good night Chesty.

[@redtomcat1725]

great work !!!!

[@BILLBADASHAW2011]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marialehmann7956]

Thanks to the Marines. That is my Country, I had no idea. Panama is my birthplace. No wonder, I like the Marines.

[@iamchillydogg]

My dad was a career Marine officer. I lived on Camp Lejuene for 4 years, no one pronounced it with an R.

[@adamrenissance3322]

Thanks for clearing up the pronunciation of the Commandant's last name. That should be shown to all Recruits in Boot Camp. It should also be shown to all Marines upon arrival at Camp Lejeune.

[@captjinxmarine9832]

Well done

[@Fireplug52]

My father being a Marine, I had the privilege of being born in Onslow County, Jacksonville North Carolina. My brother was born in Beaufort South Carolina, our father having served at Camp Lejeune and Parris Island.

[@danflores8445]

Great illustration.

[@jehovahuponyou]

GREAT VIDEO - THANKS FOR POSTING IT - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jehovahuponyou]

:^)

[@Refuse2Lose33]

I lived in Jacksonville, next to Camp Lejeune during my entire teenage years. I had no clue until now I was mispronouncing his name 😂🤯

[@benjaminrush4443]

Good One.

[@erbenton07]

Marines! The tip of the spear!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Awesome Thanks From Shoe🇺🇸

[@mikehoffman7987]

No mention that General Lejeune received a BA from LSU before his apointmentment to the Naval academy. General Lejeune is one of 5 LSU Marine Generals.

[@davidstaudohar8147]

🦅🌏⚓‼️ Semper Fidelis from the 3/3/3 .2nd Force Recon. Battalion French creek Camp.Moffit point, Ist Radio Battlion, 31st MAU , ♥️🍎♥️‼️ Why we love our Corps

[@jefferyr.powell5214]

some would say that CHESTY PULLER was the greatest marine. i can see how lejeune can be seen as the greatest marine. also as a retired HM, i spent so much time with the marines that i feel more like a retired ssgt than a retired hm1. i agree with HMdoc, that i was treated much better when i was with usn units. if i was young enough and healthy enough to do so, i would go back to that life style quicker than you could think of it.

[@anthonyjones9868]

I think of Chesty Puller as a God to Marines

[@brucefredrickson9677]

@@anthonyjones9868 most decorated for sure. Lejeune was probably an over-all greater influencer...where Puller was pure combat fighter.

[@graciehale4219]

Honor these Heros❤

[@smelton7]

Semper Fi!

[@edgaro8905]

I was born there in 1949, dad was a master sergeant Wilton Outen, with the V amphibious group during ww2, Survivor of Betio & Saipan

[@donaldhowe6630]

Not taking anything away from those mentioned but stars do beget medals. Groundpounders like Gunny John Basilone were pretty great Marines also.

[@johndade6530]

Also no Germans ever referred to US Marines as Devil Dogs. It was a correspondent that made it up as a means to sell war bonds. The name actually appeared in a magazine before the June battle.

[@safriedrich1631]

"TEll THAT TO THE MARINES" !... All that matters to them, is what THEY BELIEVE !!