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Meet the Father of Modern Amphibious Warfare
Warfare History Network
History, Asia
Lieutenant Colonel Earl Hancock “Pete” Ellis lived a rough live but was a genius.
Key point: He helped give the Marine Corps its new mission. Unfortunately, he also drunk himself to death.
He suffered from acu…
Key point: He helped give the Marine Corps its new mission. Unfortunately, he also drunk himself to death.
He suffered from acute alcoholism and severe bouts of depression. As a result of his heavy …
