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b'The\\xa0Marine Raiders\\xa0were elite units established by the United States Marine Corp\\xa0during World War II\\xa0to conduct special amphibious assault\\xa0missions, operating behind the lines. The Raiders were created by an order from President Franklin D. Roosevelt in February 1942.\\xa0They are said to be the first U.S. special forces operations\\xa0see combat in World War II. William Lansford was a member of the 2nd Raider Battalion during the Pacific campaigns. These are his dramatic stories told in his own words.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'