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The Corps Series by William E. Butterworth III is a collection of ten military novels published between 1986 and 2002, set within the United States Marine Corps and exploring the experiences of Marines during various periods of American military history. The series is part of a larger body of work by Butterworth III, who wrote under his own name and multiple pseudonyms. It is one of seven series attributed to him and includes instances of co-authorship with his son, William E. Butterworth IV. The books focus on military life, duty, and the challenges faced by Marines in different operational contexts.
✓ All 11 books verified against the publisher's official series list.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1986 · William E. Butterworth III
The New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Brotherhood of War saga brings to life the men of the Marine Corps in the first Novel of the…
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Buy on Amazon1986 · William E. Butterworth III
The attack on Pearl Harbor swept America into war, and the stormy South Pacific presented a daring new challenge for the men of the Corps. The Marine…
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Buy on Amazon1990 · William E. Butterworth III
This novel follows the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor through America's first bold counterstrike against the Japanese on the beaches of Guadalcanal,…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · William E. Butterworth III
W.E.B. Griffin, a bestselling American author known for military action and drama, presents a novel set during one of the Pacific's bloodiest…
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Buy on Amazon1992 · William E. Butterworth III
This World War II story follows two Marines reporting on Japanese air activity who become trapped on a small Coastwatcher island. A special rescue…
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Buy on Amazon1993 · William E. Butterworth III
This novel of World War II follows a captain who led his squadron into the fiercest air battles of the Pacific, a correspondent who learned more…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · William E. Butterworth III
Behind the Lines is a novel by W. E. B. Griffin set during World War II. It focuses on the struggle in the Philippines after Japanese forces have…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · William E. Butterworth III
In his new capacity, Brigadier General Fleming Pickering sees many of his trusted men called to duty, including one he never expected: his own son.…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on AmazonThree Complete Novels (Call to arms / Counterattack / Semper fi)
1990 · William E. Butterworth III
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Buy on Amazon2001 · William E. Butterworth III
In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy's report on North Korean hostilities is met with bureaucratic displeasure that gets him booted out of the Corps, then…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · William E. Butterworth III
It is the fall of 1950, and the Marines have made a pivotal breakthrough at Inchon, but a roller coaster awaits them. Brigadier General Fleming…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Corps Series books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Semper Fi”. Start with “Semper Fi.”
How many books are in the The Corps Series series?
We list 11 books by William E. Butterworth III , published between 1986–2004.
Where can I buy the The Corps Series books?
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