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- [Narrator] In March, 1944, the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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concluded that the seizure of the Mariana Islands

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would be the next logical step in bringing about

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the downfall of the Japanese empire.

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- [Narrator] The Marine Corps has a book club of sorts.

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The Commandant's reading list outlines annual

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and recommended reading requirements for all Marines.

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The books and documents included on the list

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are intended to both encourage Marines

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and expand their intellectual capabilities.

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Every US Marine is required to read

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a minimum of three books from the Commandant's choice

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or grade level sections each year.

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