Robert H. Barrow oral history interview, 1992.

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Robert H. Barrow oral history interview, 1992.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/238781437

Interview discusses Robert H. Barrow's life and experiences while serving in the Marine Corps from 1941 to his appointment as Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1978. Topics include the following in chronological order: his family and educational background in St. Francisville, Louisiana; life as a student at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; the decision to join the Marine Corps following Pearl Harbor; service in World War II in China; downsizing of the Corps following the war; his service in the Korean War; the liberation of Seoul, Korea; general involvement in the Korean War (Hill 1081, Battles of Hungnam, Pusan, Peleliu); his marriage and assignments following the Korean War; his service in the Vietnam War; strategy, warfare, and tactics in Vietnam; assignment to Parris Island; service as Deputy Chief of Staff of Manpower; assignment and work as Commanding General of Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic until 1978; and his apppointment and work as Commandant until his retirement in 1983. Additionally, topical subjects include Marines and married life; necessary qualities for a leader; operations in Laos; recruit training reforms; Marine discipline; Ronald Reagan as President; drug problems in the military; the image of the Marine Corps; the role of women in the Corps; and the continued need of the Marines and profile of the Corps in 1992-1993.

10 sound cassettes (14 hours);Transcript (509 p.)

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7122350

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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