US Raiders and Paramarines' Kitbag: Uniforms and Equipment of the US Marines Corps' Elite Units in WWII

A richly illustrated guide to the rare uniforms and gear of WWII’s elite Marine Raiders and Paramarines.

During World War II, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) evolved into a powerful multi-division force, playing a central role in the Pacific theater. Among its lesser-known units were the Paramarines and the Raiders.

The Paramarines, the Marine parachute troops, were formed in 1942, with the first operational unit taking part in the Guadalcanal and Tulagi battles. Though their only comba...