The First Sumatran Expedition

History of the Marine Corps

English - January 04, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
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This 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.

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