This expanded edition provides a comprehensive overview and annotated bibliography of the U.S. Marines' involvement in Vietnam from 1954 to 1984. Building upon previous editions, this work incorporates articles from prominent naval and military publications, extending the anthology's coverage to 1975 and the bibliography's entries to 1984, reflecting significant events and new scholarship.

This expanded edition serves as an updated reference for the Vietnam War, building on the utility of its previous iterations. The inclusion of later articles and an extended bibliography aims to provide a more current and comprehensive resource for understanding the U.S. Marine Corps' role in the conflict. The work is structured to offer both narrative accounts and a guide to further research.