During World War II, why did the U.S. Marine Corps operate solely within the Pacific campaign, while the U.S. Army operated in both the European and Pacific campaigns of the war?

by sockfullofshit

For example, why did the US Army perform the naval invasion at Normandy, when it's the Marines who typically perform beach landings?

Georgy_K_Zhukov

More of course can be said, but check out this old thread for a good start.