The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 3)

History of the Marine Corps

English - July 02, 2019 03:08 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
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This week focuses on Cadwalader, the Marines attached to his command, and the additional challenges they would face such as muddy tails, cold weather, and lack of food. We’ll also discuss the Battle of the Assunpink Creek, which one soldier described as, “The bridge looked red as blood, with their killed and wounded and their red coats.”