The Thirty Years War saw a change from âlittle warsâ to what was effectively total war. A nationâs economywas based around fighting in the war and sustaining that nationâs position within the Thirty Years War. Civilian populations were adversely affected in a way not seen before.
Marines, also known as a marine corps or naval infantry, are an infantry force that specializes in the support of naval and army operations at sea and on land, as well as the execution of their own operations.
To perform the many duties of the Marine Corps, approximately 174,000 officers and enlisted Marines fly planes and helicopters; operate radar equipment; drive armored vehicles; gather intelligence; survey and map territory; maintain and repair radios, computers, jeeps, trucks, tanks, and aircraft; and perform hundreds of other challenging jobs.