In Many a Strife: General Gerald C. Thomas and the U.S. Marine Corps 1917-1956

This book chronicles the career of the man who helped shape the Marine Corps in the twentieth century by transforming them into a highly effective amphibious assaultforce and Cold War force-in-readiness.

Gerald C. Thomas served as a Marine Sergeant and Officer, 1917-1956, to the rank of lieutenant general.

He saw combat at BelleauWood, Soissons, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and in Korea, 1951-1952.

He also participated in the creation of the Fleet Marine Force and its preservation in the post-World War II conflicts over defense organization.

His service reflects the Marine Corps' transition from a colonial expeditionary force to the Cold War air-ground force in-readiness.