Why study martial cultures of varied backgrounds?
The Martial Culture Studies examine warrior societies of the past to draw on their experiences thereby enhancing our understanding of the importance of character to a warrior and a martial society. Our nation is relatively young, and the people that make up the Marine Corps have varied ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. By studying various martial societies, we can illustrate to the Marines that this legacy belongs to all of us. Also, the Martial Case Studies will reinforce to Marines that there has never been a successful martial culture that was not also based on principle.
