Latest Fidelis Podcast Episodes
The Banana Wars - Part 2
History of the Marine Corps - July 26, 2021 19:40 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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
History of the Marine Corps - July 19, 2021 18:02 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFrom 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 conducte...
The Spanish-American War
History of the Marine Corps - July 12, 2021 20:20 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 ...
The Gilded Age - Part 2
History of the Marine Corps - June 21, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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
History of the Marine Corps - May 10, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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
History of the Marine Corps - May 03, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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...
Civil War: Damn the Torpedoes
History of the Marine Corps - April 26, 2021 14:55 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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.
Damn the Torpedoes
History of the Marine Corps - April 26, 2021 14:55 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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)
History of the Marine Corps - April 19, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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.
Civil War: The First Battle of Bull Run
History of the Marine Corps - April 12, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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.
The First Battle of Bull Run
History of the Marine Corps - April 12, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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
History of the Marine Corps - April 05, 2021 18:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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.
Mexican-American War: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
History of the Marine Corps - March 29, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
History of the Marine Corps - March 29, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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
History of the Marine Corps - March 22, 2021 09:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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.
The Conquest of Los Angeles
History of the Marine Corps - March 15, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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: The Conquest of Los Angeles
History of the Marine Corps - March 15, 2021 19:32 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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.
Archibald Gillespie
History of the Marine Corps - March 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 wi...
Mexican-American War: Archibald Gillespie
History of the Marine Corps - March 08, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 wi...
The Halls of Montezuma
History of the Marine Corps - March 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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
Mexican-American War: The Halls of Montezuma
History of the Marine Corps - March 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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
History of the Marine Corps - February 22, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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 Mari...
Mexican-American War: The United States Invades Mexico
History of the Marine Corps - February 22, 2021 10:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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 Mari...
Mexican-American War: Texas Declares Independence
History of the Marine Corps - February 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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 viewe...
Texas Declares Independence
History of the Marine Corps - February 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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 viewe...
The End of the Seminole Wars
History of the Marine Corps - February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 th...
Creek and Seminole Wars: The End of the Seminole Wars
History of the Marine Corps - February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 th...
Creek and Seminole Wars: Archibald Henderson Leads Marines into Battle
History of the Marine Corps - February 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 ...
Archibald Henderson Leads Marines into Battle
History of the Marine Corps - February 01, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 ...
Creek and Seminole Wars: The First Creek and Seminole Wars
History of the Marine Corps - January 25, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 o...
Related Fidelis Topics