History of the Marine Corps
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsOn the History of the Marine Corps Podcast, Robert Estrada, Marine and amateur historian, discusses battles, strategies, political decisions, and the origin of Marine Corps traditions from 1775 to today. Join us as we cover the details about the Corps lost in history books and unveils a new light on the success of Marines.
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Episodes
The Banana Wars - Part 2
July 26, 2021 19:40 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBThis episode discusses the Mexican Intervention and significant changes in the Marine Corps. We conclude by traveling back to 1899 and introduce the relationship between the United States and Cuba.
The Banana Wars - Intro Part 1
July 19, 2021 18:02 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBFrom the end of the Spanish-American War until WWI, US foreign policy became more aggressive. As a result, the Marines were sent to new destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean, China, and the Philippines. This was an important time for the Marine Corps because Marines predominantly conducted military interventions in multiple areas of operation.
The Spanish-American War
July 12, 2021 20:20 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBThis episode digs into the Spanish American War. This conflict was short, and we will discuss the Marine's involvement in one episode, but some crucial milestones occurred during this time. We take a look at a couple of battles, some Marine Corps changes and set the stage for the next couple of episodes leading to World War I.
The Gilded Age - Part 2
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBThis episode explores a few expeditions to South America, including the Panama Canal. We dive into some significant changes to the Marine Corps, including appointing John Phillip Sousa as the leader of the Marine Band and the formal adoption of the Marine Corps motto.
The Gilded Age - Part 1
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Marine Corps experienced many changes during the Gilded Age - uniforms were updated to the ones we’re familiar with today, formal training was provided to officers, and additional weapons were added to the Marines arsenal.
Civil War: The Bullet Has Not Been Made That Will Kill Me
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBThis week's episode closes the chapter on the American Civil War. We discuss the Second Battle of Fort Fisher and summarize Lee and Grant's meeting at Appomattox. The episode ends with some statistics about the war and sets up the discussion on how Marines will enter the Gilded Age of the United States.
Damn the Torpedoes
April 26, 2021 14:55 - 24 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week's episode opens with a quick discussion about how the Secretary of the Navy selected the next Commandant. We also cover the Battle of Cherbourg and the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Civil War: Damn the Torpedoes
April 26, 2021 14:55 - 24 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week's episode opens with a quick discussion about how the Secretary of the Navy selected the next Commandant. We also cover the Battle of Cherbourg and the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Civil War: The Monitor and the Merrimack (Virginia)
April 19, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week's episode covers a lot. We discussed the famous battle between the Monitor and the CSS Virginia, the first Medal of Honor issued to a Marine, a second attempt to take Fort Sumter, the use of torpedo boats, and the death of Commandant John Harris.
The First Battle of Bull Run
April 12, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 20.3 MBWe cover the Marine Corps and Navy's preparation for an uprising. We also discuss the war's opening shot and review the Marines participation in the first major land battle of the American Civil War and the war's first naval expedition.
Civil War: The First Battle of Bull Run
April 12, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 20.3 MBWe cover the Marine Corps and Navy's preparation for an uprising. We also discuss the war's opening shot and review the Marines participation in the first major land battle of the American Civil War and the war's first naval expedition.
Civil War: The Rise of the Confederate Marine Corps
April 05, 2021 18:43 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBThis episode introduces the American Civil War. We discuss causes, the impact on U.S. citizens, and the impact on the United States military. Every military branch saw a severe blow to their strength, and the Marine Corps would be hit hard with half of their officers supporting the south.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 26.5 MBWe discuss the end of the Mexican American War and review the four high-level consequences the treaty had on Mexico. We also follow Gillespie and Stockton’s life after the war and end by introducing the start of the Civil War.
Mexican-American War: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 26.5 MBWe discuss the end of the Mexican American War and review the four high-level consequences the treaty had on Mexico. We also follow Gillespie and Stockton’s life after the war and end by introducing the start of the Civil War.
Mexican-American War: The Reconquest of Los Angeles
March 22, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes - 29.2 MBThis episode reviews one of the bloodiest battles of the Mexican American War - the Battle of San Pascual. We follow Gillespie and the United States as they prepare to take Los Angeles for a second time.
Mexican-American War: The Conquest of Los Angeles
March 15, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode gets into the conquest of Los Angeles. We follow Stockton, Fremont, and Gillespie as they make their way south and seize California towns along the way. We spend the second half of the episode discussing Los Angeles and Archibald Gillespie's struggles while defending the city.
The Conquest of Los Angeles
March 15, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode gets into the conquest of Los Angeles. We follow Stockton, Fremont, and Gillespie as they make their way south and seize California towns along the way. We spend the second half of the episode discussing Los Angeles and Archibald Gillespie's struggles while defending the city.
Mexican-American War: Archibald Gillespie
March 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 21.2 MBThis episode rewinds the clock and takes another view of the war. This conflict involves two significant areas of operation. One was the east coast of Mexico, and the second is the west coast of North America. We head back to 1845 and follow the path of a Marine who the U.S. President trusted with a secret mission. Archibald Gillespie is one of the most influential figures in California's conquest, but someone you rarely hear about in the Marine Corps. This episode introduces this Marine and...
Archibald Gillespie
March 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 21.2 MBThis episode rewinds the clock and takes another view of the war. This conflict involves two significant areas of operation. One was the east coast of Mexico, and the second is the west coast of North America. We head back to 1845 and follow the path of a Marine who the U.S. President trusted with a secret mission. Archibald Gillespie is one of the most influential figures in California's conquest, but someone you rarely hear about in the Marine Corps. This episode introduces this Marine and...
Mexican-American War: The Halls of Montezuma
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode gets into preparations for the Battle of Chapultepec. US forces captured the remaining Mexican ports, and we spend the second-half following the Marines to the Halls of Montezuma
The Halls of Montezuma
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode gets into preparations for the Battle of Chapultepec. US forces captured the remaining Mexican ports, and we spend the second-half following the Marines to the Halls of Montezuma
The United States Invades Mexico
February 22, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Mexican-American War was fought over a large portion of North American territory, but the Marine Corps' involvement could be divided into two areas - the East Coast of Mexico and the West Coast of North America. This episode explores the conflicts in Eastern Mexico, and we'll follow the Marines, Army, and Navy as they make their way to critical Mexican ports. We end with the siege of Veracruz and the Marines preparing for Chapultepec. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.c...
Mexican-American War: The United States Invades Mexico
February 22, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThe Mexican-American War was fought over a large portion of North American territory, but the Marine Corps' involvement could be divided into two areas - the East Coast of Mexico and the West Coast of North America. This episode explores the conflicts in Eastern Mexico, and we'll follow the Marines, Army, and Navy as they make their way to critical Mexican ports. We end with the siege of Veracruz and the Marines preparing for Chapultepec. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.c...
Texas Declares Independence
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBWe dig a little deeper into the cause of the Mexican American War and spend the first half of the episode discussing Texas and Mexico's history. We also expand on the United States' perceived right of Manifest Destiny and look at Mexico's leadership. The second half reviews how US citizens viewed the decision to go to war, a couple of early battles, an introduction to Marine Archibald Gillespie, and conclude with the Marines landing on Mexican soil. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://ww...
Mexican-American War: Texas Declares Independence
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBWe dig a little deeper into the cause of the Mexican American War and spend the first half of the episode discussing Texas and Mexico's history. We also expand on the United States' perceived right of Manifest Destiny and look at Mexico's leadership. The second half reviews how US citizens viewed the decision to go to war, a couple of early battles, an introduction to Marine Archibald Gillespie, and conclude with the Marines landing on Mexican soil. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://ww...
The End of the Seminole Wars
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode sums up the Seminole Wars. We look at the US Navy and Marine's efforts in the Everglades against the remaining Seminoles, dive into a high-level review of the American Indian Wars, and provide a few statistics about the conflict. We end the episode by heading out west and discuss the struggle between Texas, local Native American tribes, and Mexico. The conflict of these three nations would lead to Texas earning its independence from Mexico and eventually joining the United State...
Creek and Seminole Wars: The End of the Seminole Wars
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode sums up the Seminole Wars. We look at the US Navy and Marine's efforts in the Everglades against the remaining Seminoles, dive into a high-level review of the American Indian Wars, and provide a few statistics about the conflict. We end the episode by heading out west and discuss the struggle between Texas, local Native American tribes, and Mexico. The conflict of these three nations would lead to Texas earning its independence from Mexico and eventually joining the United State...
Creek and Seminole Wars: Archibald Henderson Leads Marines into Battle
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBThis episode reviews Archibald Henderson and the Marine Corps involvement in Florida. We discuss the commandant's decision as to why he volunteered the Marines, President Andrew Jackson's decision to accept Henderson's offer, and a couple of battles between Marines and the Seminoles. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Archibald Henderson Leads Marines into Battle
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBThis episode reviews Archibald Henderson and the Marine Corps involvement in Florida. We discuss the commandant's decision as to why he volunteered the Marines, President Andrew Jackson's decision to accept Henderson's offer, and a couple of battles between Marines and the Seminoles. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Creek and Seminole Wars: The First Creek and Seminole Wars
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThis episode dives into the first war between the United States and the southern tribes. This was a violent time between the two nations. We cover a few massacres, unfair treaties by the United States, and events leading to Archibald Henderson and the Marines' eventual involvement. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
The First Creek and Seminole Wars
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThis episode dives into the first war between the United States and the southern tribes. This was a violent time between the two nations. We cover a few massacres, unfair treaties by the United States, and events leading to Archibald Henderson and the Marines' eventual involvement. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Creek and Seminole Wars: American Indian Wars - Part 2
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBThis episode continues with Native American/United States relations after the American Revolution. We cover a few skirmishes between local tribes and Marines and end the episode by introducing the first Creek and Seminole Wars. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
American Indian Wars - Part 2
January 18, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBThis episode continues with Native American/United States relations after the American Revolution. We cover a few skirmishes between local tribes and Marines and end the episode by introducing the first Creek and Seminole Wars. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
American Indian Wars Part 1
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week's episode introduces the American Indian Wars. We cover a few disputes between Native American tribes and European settlers in North America during the 1600s, and the episode ends by looking at how European nations exploited Native American allies. We also look at the action of local tribes and the massacre of European settlers. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Creek and Seminole Wars: American Indian Wars Part 1
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week's episode introduces the American Indian Wars. We cover a few disputes between Native American tribes and European settlers in North America during the 1600s, and the episode ends by looking at how European nations exploited Native American allies. We also look at the action of local tribes and the massacre of European settlers. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Sumatran Expedition: The First Sumatran Expedition
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBThis episode gets into an essential but rarely discussed Sumatran expedition. Marines will travel to Quallah Battoo in Sumatra to handle another group of pirates. We discuss this battle's origin, how the Marines helped secure victory, and conclude with the Creek and Seminole Wars introduction. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
The First Sumatran Expedition
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBThis episode gets into an essential but rarely discussed Sumatran expedition. Marines will travel to Quallah Battoo in Sumatra to handle another group of pirates. We discuss this battle's origin, how the Marines helped secure victory, and conclude with the Creek and Seminole Wars introduction. We’re on Patreon! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/marinehistory
Sumatran Expedition: Archibald Henderson
December 28, 2020 12:10 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBThis episode explores one of the most respected Marines in Marine Corps history – Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as the commandant for 38 years; the longest anyone held that position. This length of service earned him the nickname, “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.” This motivator will be in charge for the next few decades, and this episode will set the stage by introducing the fifth commandant of the Marine Corps (or 4th, if you’re counting acting commandants), who will further def...
Archibald Henderson
December 28, 2020 12:10 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBThis episode explores one of the most respected Marines in Marine Corps history – Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as the commandant for 38 years; the longest anyone held that position. This length of service earned him the nickname, “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.” This motivator will be in charge for the next few decades, and this episode will set the stage by introducing the fifth commandant of the Marine Corps (or 4th, if you’re counting acting commandants), who will further def...
The Second Barbary War
December 21, 2020 12:29 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBThis episode discusses the Second Barbary War, also known as the Algerine War. This conflict is relatively quick and will only take one episode to cover. Although there isn’t as much to talk about compared to other wars we reviewed, it is still a significant conflict, and the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy were instrumental in winning this war.
Algerine War: The Second Barbary War
December 21, 2020 12:29 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBThis episode discusses the Second Barbary War, also known as the Algerine War. This conflict is relatively quick and will only take one episode to cover. Although there isn’t as much to talk about compared to other wars we reviewed, it is still a significant conflict, and the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy were instrumental in winning this war.
Peace with Britain
December 14, 2020 12:22 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode sums up the War of 1812. We discuss statistics, and I go over many compliments paid to Marines for their action during the war. We cover a few democratic changes in the United States, one of which is voting rights, and conclude with an overview of the next conflict.
War of 1812: Peace with Britain
December 14, 2020 12:22 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode sums up the War of 1812. We discuss statistics, and I go over many compliments paid to Marines for their action during the war. We cover a few democratic changes in the United States, one of which is voting rights, and conclude with an overview of the next conflict.
War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans
December 07, 2020 19:07 - 28 minutes - 44.3 MBThe British advance on New Orleans. We’ll discuss the British and the United States' troop movement and review how the two belligerents prepare for battle. We also touch on the peace treaty in Ghent and the complications of negotiating between the two countries.
Battle of New Orleans
December 07, 2020 19:07 - 28 minutes - 44.3 MBThe British advance on New Orleans. We’ll discuss the British and the United States' troop movement and review how the two belligerents prepare for battle. We also touch on the peace treaty in Ghent and the complications of negotiating between the two countries.
Washington Burns
November 30, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBThis battle was another blow to the United States. The Marines, severely outnumbered, will stand their ground even as militiamen and the US Army flee the battlefield.
War of 1812: Washington Burns
November 30, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes - 22.1 MBThis battle was another blow to the United States. The Marines, severely outnumbered, will stand their ground even as militiamen and the US Army flee the battlefield.
The British Head Towards Washington
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode discusses troop movement throughout the United States. Bonaparte was just exiled, and now the British had additional forces to support the war across the pond. We'll briefly discuss a few battles and end with setting the stage for the attack on Washington. My Lost Youth
War of 1812: The British Head Towards Washington
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode discusses troop movement throughout the United States. Bonaparte was just exiled, and now the British had additional forces to support the war across the pond. We'll briefly discuss a few battles and end with setting the stage for the attack on Washington. My Lost Youth
War of 1812: We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 22.3 MBWe take a look at the United States' defensive strategy and Britain's revised offensive strategy on the East Coast and the Great Lakes. We discuss a phenomenal battle on Lake Erie between US commander Oliver Perry and British Commander Robert Barclay and review a potential attack on the nation’s capital.