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.
How the U.S. Marines Work. Photo courtesy of the The U.S. Marines. The U.S. Marine Corps logo. Of the four branches of the U.S. military that fall within the Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), the United States Marine Corps is by far the smallest.