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Barbary Wars: The End of the First Barbary War
History of the Marine Corps - April 23, 2020 12:54 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe’ll tie a bow on the Tripolitan War and take a look at how key players handled life after peace. This episode also discusses how the American public, and some members of Congress, felt about Lear’s decision for peace. We’ll finish up with some stats and a quick look at how the world started to...
To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 4)
History of the Marine Corps - April 17, 2020 00:09 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week, we continue to cover the confrontation between Yusuf's army and the defenders of Derne. Eaton and O'bannon were doing a great job at defending the captured fort. The plan was to move further inland and capture Benghazi and, ultimately, Tripoli. Those plans will change after Eaton rece...
Barbary Wars: To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 4)
History of the Marine Corps - April 17, 2020 00:09 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week, we continue to cover the confrontation between Yusuf's army and the defenders of Derne. Eaton and O'bannon were doing a great job at defending the captured fort. The plan was to move further inland and capture Benghazi and, ultimately, Tripoli. Those plans will change after Eaton rece...
To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 3)
History of the Marine Corps - April 08, 2020 23:56 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode gets into Eaton’s plan to attack Derne and restore the rightful heir to the throne. We’ll talk about the march from Alexandria to Derne and discuss the first wave of the battle. The Marines shine during this fight and it’s clear why the words “To the Shores of Tripoli” are memoriali...
Barbary Wars: To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 3)
History of the Marine Corps - April 08, 2020 23:56 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode gets into Eaton’s plan to attack Derne and restore the rightful heir to the throne. We’ll talk about the march from Alexandria to Derne and discuss the first wave of the battle. The Marines shine during this fight and it’s clear why the words “To the Shores of Tripoli” are memoriali...
To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - March 24, 2020 03:02 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe get into some intense battles this week. This episode covers Preble's plan to destroy the captured Philadelphia and also explores the first American attack on Tripoli itself. Both battles have some heroic tales.
Barbary Wars: To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - March 24, 2020 03:02 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe get into some intense battles this week. This episode covers Preble's plan to destroy the captured Philadelphia and also explores the first American attack on Tripoli itself. Both battles have some heroic tales.
To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - March 10, 2020 20:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe United States steps up its game and sends a squadron to the Mediterranean. We discuss a cunning plan to overthrow the Tripolitan government, some growing pains with two commodores, and cover another incident where Bainbridge is humiliated a second time. Check out the details for the M...
Barbary Wars: To the Shores of Tripoli (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - March 10, 2020 20:52 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe United States steps up its game and sends a squadron to the Mediterranean. We discuss a cunning plan to overthrow the Tripolitan government, some growing pains with two commodores, and cover another incident where Bainbridge is humiliated a second time. Check out the details for the M...
Barbary Wars: The Barbary Pirates
History of the Marine Corps - March 04, 2020 17:48 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe Barbary Wars is a whole new chapter for the Marines. Congress sold America's ships, disbanded the Marine Corps, and significantly decreased the size of the Army. America didn't have a military and the Barbary states took advantage of this situation. This episode will focus mostly on the hist...
The Barbary Pirates
History of the Marine Corps - March 04, 2020 17:48 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe Barbary Wars is a whole new chapter for the Marines. Congress sold America's ships, disbanded the Marine Corps, and significantly decreased the size of the Army. America didn't have a military and the Barbary states took advantage of this situation. This episode will focus mostly on the hist...
The Wooden Horse of Troy
History of the Marine Corps - February 19, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week’s episode will close the chapter on the Quasi-War. We’ll discuss the Marines amphibious landing, a few battles where Marine musket fire caused the enemy to retreat, the signing of the peace treaty, response from Congress after the end of the war, and we’ll introduce a young Second Lieu...
Quasi-War: The Wooden Horse of Troy
History of the Marine Corps - February 19, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week’s episode will close the chapter on the Quasi-War. We’ll discuss the Marines amphibious landing, a few battles where Marine musket fire caused the enemy to retreat, the signing of the peace treaty, response from Congress after the end of the war, and we’ll introduce a young Second Lieu...
The Yankee Racehorse
History of the Marine Corps - February 12, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe episode begins with the death of George Washington. He was loved throughout the United States, and the news of his death sent the country into deep mourning. We also discuss another superb performance by the Constellation, follow the Marines as they make their way to their new home in Washin...
Quasi-War: The Yankee Racehorse
History of the Marine Corps - February 12, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe episode begins with the death of George Washington. He was loved throughout the United States, and the news of his death sent the country into deep mourning. We also discuss another superb performance by the Constellation, follow the Marines as they make their way to their new home in Washin...
Quasi-War: The United States Sail to the West Indies
History of the Marine Corps - February 04, 2020 22:16 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode detours from politics and discusses the Navy and Marine Corps during the start of the Quasi-war with France. We’ll review the construction of a couple of new frigates, weapons used, and take a look at USS Constellation and how she received the nickname, the Yankee racehorse.
The United States Sail to the West Indies
History of the Marine Corps - February 04, 2020 22:16 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode detours from politics and discusses the Navy and Marine Corps during the start of the Quasi-war with France. We’ll review the construction of a couple of new frigates, weapons used, and take a look at USS Constellation and how she received the nickname, the Yankee racehorse.
A New Nation Divided
History of the Marine Corps - January 28, 2020 14:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe draw the curtain back on American politics towards the end of the 18th century. President John Adams is dealing with France attacking and seizing American commerce ships and the Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties are using the conflict to advance their political party. The controve...
Quasi-War: A New Nation Divided
History of the Marine Corps - January 28, 2020 14:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe draw the curtain back on American politics towards the end of the 18th century. President John Adams is dealing with France attacking and seizing American commerce ships and the Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties are using the conflict to advance their political party. The controve...
Quasi-War: A Former Ally Becomes an Enemy
History of the Marine Corps - January 22, 2020 21:34 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode introduces the first official war the United States fought as an independent nation. The Quasi-War was an undeclared war against one of our greatest allies during our fight for Independence, the French. We will take a look at our relationship with France after the revolution as well...
A Former Ally Becomes an Enemy
History of the Marine Corps - January 22, 2020 21:34 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode introduces the first official war the United States fought as an independent nation. The Quasi-War was an undeclared war against one of our greatest allies during our fight for Independence, the French. We will take a look at our relationship with France after the revolution as well...
A New Independent Nation
History of the Marine Corps - January 16, 2020 22:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe'll tie a bow around Marines serving in the American Revolution and talk about the decision to disband the Continental Marines. We'll also get into some statistics about the war.
Revolutionary War: A New Independent Nation
History of the Marine Corps - January 16, 2020 22:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe'll tie a bow around Marines serving in the American Revolution and talk about the decision to disband the Continental Marines. We'll also get into some statistics about the war.
The War Comes to an End
History of the Marine Corps - January 08, 2020 23:54 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode takes a look at the rarely talked about privateer and state Marines.
Revolutionary War: The War Comes to an End
History of the Marine Corps - January 08, 2020 23:54 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode takes a look at the rarely talked about privateer and state Marines.
And Then There Were Two
History of the Marine Corps - October 23, 2019 04:12 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe take a look at the consequences the Penobscot Expedition had on Continental Marines and conclude with the two remaining detachments of Marines fighting in the American Revolution.
Revolutionary War: And Then There Were Two
History of the Marine Corps - October 23, 2019 04:12 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe take a look at the consequences the Penobscot Expedition had on Continental Marines and conclude with the two remaining detachments of Marines fighting in the American Revolution.
Revolutionary War: The Penobscot Expedition (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - October 14, 2019 22:15 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode takes a closer look at American military leaders’ actions that potentially cost lives and the loss of what should have been an easy win for the Continental military.
The Penobscot Expedition (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - October 14, 2019 22:15 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis episode takes a closer look at American military leaders’ actions that potentially cost lives and the loss of what should have been an easy win for the Continental military.
The Penobscot Expedition (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - September 28, 2019 20:48 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe take a look at the beginning of the Penobscot Expedition, probably one of the worst naval disasters in American military history.
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