A Narrative History of the 1st Bn., 11th Marines During the Early History and Deployment of the 1st Marine Division, 1940-43. Early history researched and compiled by a member of the unit with assistance from other members. Describes the organization and deployment of one of the most widely acclaimed Marine artillery battalions of the Fleet Marine Force from its earliest days through its participation during the Guadalcanal campaign. 22 photos, 2 drawings, 7 maps, 2 documents, bibliography. Contents: Dedication; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Early Formation; Deployment; First Amphibious Landing; Guadalcanal Against All Odds; The First Offensive; The Shelling; Relief From Guadalcanal; A Personal Letter to Each Member of the Third Marine Brigade; Design of the 1st Marine Division Shoulder Patch Insignia; Presidential Unit Citation for the 1st Marine Division; It Brings Back Memories; Photographs of Batteries of the 1st Battalion, 11th Marines; Bibliography.

"A Brief History of the 11th Marines" is a concise narrative of the activities of that regiment since its initial organization 50 years ago . Official records and appropriate historical works were used in compiling thi s chronicle, which is published for the information of thos e interested in the history of those events in which the 11th Marines participated.--Preface.

By Danny J. Crawford, et al. Presents the history, lineage, generals, and Honors of the 1st Marine Division along with its regiments, the 1st, 5th, 7th, and 11th Marines.