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 French Pick An Alliance
July 30, 2019 04:24 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week, we focus on the Commander of the Ranger, John Paul Jones. He is experiencing push back for his decisions and some of his Marines are feeling the brunt of it. We also learn about a raid conducted by Marines and Sailors on the Duke of Selkirk’s residence. Apparently, Marine Lieutenant Wallingford left such a great impression that Lady Selkirk wrote a letter to John Paul Jones when she heard of Wallingford’s death.
Revolutionary War: The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 2)
July 24, 2019 02:16 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week, we take a look at the Continental Navy’s attempt to take back Philadelphia. We'll also explore the British attacks on Fort Billingsport, Fort Mifflin, and Fort Mercer. Towards the end of the episode, we take a trip across the pond and see the Marines and sailors in action in European waters.
The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 2)
July 24, 2019 02:16 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBThis week, we take a look at the Continental Navy’s attempt to take back Philadelphia. We'll also explore the British attacks on Fort Billingsport, Fort Mifflin, and Fort Mercer. Towards the end of the episode, we take a trip across the pond and see the Marines and sailors in action in European waters.
The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 1)
July 17, 2019 02:02 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, the British advance on Philadelphia and General Washington could do little to stop them. We also discuss an 18th-century news story going viral about a Marine Lieutenant who threw a party onboard the Delaware and aMarine who was hated amongst the officers onboard the Randolph for "stabbing soldiers", visiting “houses no gentlemen ever go to,” "threatening any man who disrespected him with assassination," as well as a few other accusations.
Revolutionary War: The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 1)
July 17, 2019 02:02 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week, the British advance on Philadelphia and General Washington could do little to stop them. We also discuss an 18th-century news story going viral about a Marine Lieutenant who threw a party onboard the Delaware and aMarine who was hated amongst the officers onboard the Randolph for "stabbing soldiers", visiting “houses no gentlemen ever go to,” "threatening any man who disrespected him with assassination," as well as a few other accusations.
The Marine You've Never Heard of and the Americans Surrender Their First Ship
July 09, 2019 07:45 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Marines leave General Washington and go back to their roots. We take a look at one Marine you’ve probably never heard of before – Lieutenant John Trevett. Trevett played a role in the American Revolution and we’ll review his accomplishments now and in future episodes. We also take a look at the first ship to lower its colors and surrender to the British.
Revolutionary War: The Marine You've Never Heard of and the Americans Surrender Their First Ship
July 09, 2019 07:45 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Marines leave General Washington and go back to their roots. We take a look at one Marine you’ve probably never heard of before – Lieutenant John Trevett. Trevett played a role in the American Revolution and we’ll review his accomplishments now and in future episodes. We also take a look at the first ship to lower its colors and surrender to the British.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 3)
July 02, 2019 03:08 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MBThis 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.”
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 3)
July 02, 2019 03:08 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MBThis 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.”
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 2)
June 25, 2019 03:56 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBDuring this week’s episode, we discuss the battle of Trenton. It was Christmas time and General Washington was guarding Philadelphia against British forces opposite of his men on the Delaware River. With a snowstorm, lack of intelligence, outnumbered, and with most of his men’s enlistment expiring in a week, General Washington attacks the Hessians at Trenton.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 2)
June 25, 2019 03:56 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBDuring this week’s episode, we discuss the battle of Trenton. It was Christmas time and General Washington was guarding Philadelphia against British forces opposite of his men on the Delaware River. With a snowstorm, lack of intelligence, outnumbered, and with most of his men’s enlistment expiring in a week, General Washington attacks the Hessians at Trenton.
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 1)
June 18, 2019 05:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWe take a look at the beginning of the Trenton Campaign and spend most of the episode digging into Samuel Nicholas and his new role, some Marines who were selected to lead on four of the newly built frigates and explore the life of Robert Mullan. Towards the end of the episode, we introduce General George Washington and his current struggles.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 1)
June 18, 2019 05:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWe take a look at the beginning of the Trenton Campaign and spend most of the episode digging into Samuel Nicholas and his new role, some Marines who were selected to lead on four of the newly built frigates and explore the life of Robert Mullan. Towards the end of the episode, we introduce General George Washington and his current struggles.
Revolutionary War: The Reprisal Heads to Sea and Support from the French
June 11, 2019 05:01 - 29 minutes - 82.6 MBThe Navy and Marines fight a few battles at sea, the Reprisal finally gets some action, and the Marines are assigned to the Continental Congresses new 13 ships built specifically for war. The Marine Committee also issued uniforms to Navy and Marine officers and issued pay raises for everyone…except for enlisted Marines.
The Reprisal Heads to Sea and Support from the French
June 11, 2019 05:01 - 29 minutes - 82.6 MBThe Navy and Marines fight a few battles at sea, the Reprisal finally gets some action, and the Marines are assigned to the Continental Congresses new 13 ships built specifically for war. The Marine Committee also issued uniforms to Navy and Marine officers and issued pay raises for everyone…except for enlisted Marines.
The Marines and the Navy Defend the Delaware
June 04, 2019 03:34 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, American forces continue to prove themselves. We'll take a look at the Marines and the Navy defending the Delaware River from the British Royal Navy.
Revolutionary War: The Marines and the Navy Defend the Delaware
June 04, 2019 03:34 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, American forces continue to prove themselves. We'll take a look at the Marines and the Navy defending the Delaware River from the British Royal Navy.
The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 2)
May 21, 2019 01:25 - 22 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week, we explore the Battle of Nassau and take a look at the first amphibious landing conducted by Marines. We focus on the decisions and strategy of Commodore Esek Hopkins, as he commands the Continental Navy, as well as Captain Samuel Nicholas as he leads his 234 Marines and 50 sailors into battle. This battle will be a big success for the American’s and provide the colonies with a significant amount of supplies to support the revolutionary war.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 2)
May 21, 2019 01:25 - 22 minutes - 22.7 MBThis week, we explore the Battle of Nassau and take a look at the first amphibious landing conducted by Marines. We focus on the decisions and strategy of Commodore Esek Hopkins, as he commands the Continental Navy, as well as Captain Samuel Nicholas as he leads his 234 Marines and 50 sailors into battle. This battle will be a big success for the American’s and provide the colonies with a significant amount of supplies to support the revolutionary war.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 1)
May 13, 2019 05:06 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, we expand on the last episode and dig further as the Navy and Marines get ready for their first real conflict between British and militiamen in the Bahamas. This episode focuses on the challenges faced by the Navy, decisions made by Commodore Esek Hopkins, and coordination from the Marines. This episode will also set the stage for next week episodes, which will discuss the first amphibious landing by Marines.
The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 1)
May 13, 2019 05:06 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week, we expand on the last episode and dig further as the Navy and Marines get ready for their first real conflict between British and militiamen in the Bahamas. This episode focuses on the challenges faced by the Navy, decisions made by Commodore Esek Hopkins, and coordination from the Marines. This episode will also set the stage for next week episodes, which will discuss the first amphibious landing by Marines.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Prepare for Action
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week, we start to see some action. We discuss some of the first Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps and learn about their mission of recruiting Marines for war. We also take a look at the Naval Committee of Congress decision to develop and implement Naval regulations. We’ll end the episode by taking a look at some Naval battles against the worlds strongest Naval force.
The Marines Prepare for Action
May 06, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week, we start to see some action. We discuss some of the first Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps and learn about their mission of recruiting Marines for war. We also take a look at the Naval Committee of Congress decision to develop and implement Naval regulations. We’ll end the episode by taking a look at some Naval battles against the worlds strongest Naval force.
The Colonies Go to War (Part 2)
April 29, 2019 17:38 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, we’ll take a look at General Gage’s escalating tension between the colonies, life in the British Army compared to life as a Patriot in the colonies, and the Second Continental Congress’s decision for a military.
Pre-Revolution: The Colonies Go to War (Part 2)
April 29, 2019 17:38 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, we’ll take a look at General Gage’s escalating tension between the colonies, life in the British Army compared to life as a Patriot in the colonies, and the Second Continental Congress’s decision for a military.
The Colonies Go to War (Part 1)
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode 007, The Colonies Go to War (Part 1), we get into a couple of confrontations between the Colonies and Britain. This episode will discuss how the British react to the colonies rejecting the intolerable acts as well as how the colonies react to the inevitable outcome of a war. We’ll also look at the first major battle between colonials and the British, Paul Revere’s ride, and a couple of cool stories, two of which include six British soldiers surrendering to an elderly woman and a 78-y...
Pre-Revolution: The Colonies Go to War (Part 1)
April 15, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode 007, The Colonies Go to War (Part 1), we get into a couple of confrontations between the Colonies and Britain. This episode will discuss how the British react to the colonies rejecting the intolerable acts as well as how the colonies react to the inevitable outcome of a war. We’ll also look at the first major battle between colonials and the British, Paul Revere’s ride, and a couple of cool stories, two of which include six British soldiers surrendering to an elderly woman and a 78-y...
Pre-Revolution: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 2)
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode 006, Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 2), continues our conversation from last week and summarizes the remaining events leading to the American Revolutionary War. This episode will discuss: The Boston Massacre The Tea Act The Boston Tea Party The intolerable Acts The Boston Port Act Massachusetts Government Act Administration of Justice Act (Murder Act) We will end this episode by introducing the gathering of the Continental Congress, which would eventually lead ...
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 2)
April 08, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode 006, Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 2), continues our conversation from last week and summarizes the remaining events leading to the American Revolutionary War. This episode will discuss: The Boston Massacre The Tea Act The Boston Tea Party The intolerable Acts The Boston Port Act Massachusetts Government Act Administration of Justice Act (Murder Act) We will end this episode by introducing the gathering of the Continental Congress, which would eventually lead ...
Pre-Revolution: Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 1)
April 02, 2019 01:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEpisode 005, Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 1), reviews events that lead to the American Revolutionary War. This episode will discuss: The French and Indian War The Sugar Act The Currency Act The Stamp Act The Quartering Act The Townshend Acts We will end this episode by touching on the Boston Massacre, an event that united colonials and added to the list of reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 1)
April 02, 2019 01:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEpisode 005, Events Leading to the Revolutionary War (Part 1), reviews events that lead to the American Revolutionary War. This episode will discuss: The French and Indian War The Sugar Act The Currency Act The Stamp Act The Quartering Act The Townshend Acts We will end this episode by touching on the Boston Massacre, an event that united colonials and added to the list of reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Samuel Nicholas
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 004, Samuel Nicholas, takes a look at the life, and service of Samuel Nicholas, the first, unofficial Commandant of the Marine Corps. This episode will discuss: The Life of Samuel Nicholas Introduce Benjamin Franklin The Gloucester Foxhunting Club Schuylkill Fishing Company The Olive Branch Petition / Declaration of the Necessity for Taking up Arms This episode will also discuss the second Continental Congress, their decision to raise a military and the start of the United Sta...
Pre-Revolution: Samuel Nicholas
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBEpisode 004, Samuel Nicholas, takes a look at the life, and service of Samuel Nicholas, the first, unofficial Commandant of the Marine Corps. This episode will discuss: The Life of Samuel Nicholas Introduce Benjamin Franklin The Gloucester Foxhunting Club Schuylkill Fishing Company The Olive Branch Petition / Declaration of the Necessity for Taking up Arms This episode will also discuss the second Continental Congress, their decision to raise a military and the start of the United Sta...
Samuel and Joshua Carpenter
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBEpisode 003, Samuel and Joshua Carpenter explores the Carpenter brothers who were very influential in Colonial Philadelphia and built Tun Tavern. This episode will discuss: The Life of Samuel Carpenter A quick look at Quakers Joshua Carpenter and establishing Tun Tavern Proprietors of Tun Tavern This episode will introduce Robert Mullan, the first recruiter of the Marine Corps. We end with a quick introduction of Samuel Nicholas, who will become the first Commandant of the Marine Corps ...
Pre-Revolution: Samuel and Joshua Carpenter
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBEpisode 003, Samuel and Joshua Carpenter explores the Carpenter brothers who were very influential in Colonial Philadelphia and built Tun Tavern. This episode will discuss: The Life of Samuel Carpenter A quick look at Quakers Joshua Carpenter and establishing Tun Tavern Proprietors of Tun Tavern This episode will introduce Robert Mullan, the first recruiter of the Marine Corps. We end with a quick introduction of Samuel Nicholas, who will become the first Commandant of the Marine Corps ...
Pre-Revolution: Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEpisode 002, Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia, focuses on tavern-goers and establishments in the late 18th century. We discuss: The importance of history to Marines How the tavern trade started in the colonies The popularity of taverns in Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin and his thoughts of voluntary associations City Tavern William Penn’s thoughts on the tavern trade This episode ends by introducing Samuel and Joshua Carpenter, influential men who will play a significant role in d...
Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBEpisode 002, Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia, focuses on tavern-goers and establishments in the late 18th century. We discuss: The importance of history to Marines How the tavern trade started in the colonies The popularity of taverns in Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin and his thoughts of voluntary associations City Tavern William Penn’s thoughts on the tavern trade This episode ends by introducing Samuel and Joshua Carpenter, influential men who will play a significant role in d...
Introduction
March 01, 2019 19:41 - 6 minutes - 9.79 MBWelcome! We're excited to launch our new podcast - History of the Marine Corps. Join us as we explore the history and traditions of the United States Marine Corps from November 10, 1775 to today. In this episode, we introduce the History of the Marine Corps series and provide a short clip of Episode 2: Tavern Life in Colonial America.