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Revolutionary War: 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.
Revolutionary War: The End of the Willing Expedition
History of the Marine Corps - September 13, 2019 02:20 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring this episode, we dig a little deeper into the Willing expedition and discuss some of the hardships and challenges Willing and the Marines faced with the Spanish and the British.
The End of the Willing Expedition
History of the Marine Corps - September 13, 2019 02:20 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring this episode, we dig a little deeper into the Willing expedition and discuss some of the hardships and challenges Willing and the Marines faced with the Spanish and the British.
The Marines Visit the Southern States
History of the Marine Corps - August 27, 2019 20:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe United States will lose multiple ships throughout 1778, two of which includes the Raleigh and the Alfred. The Marines would also be recruited for the Willing expedition and head to Mississippi to confront British loyalists.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Visit the Southern States
History of the Marine Corps - August 27, 2019 20:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe United States will lose multiple ships throughout 1778, two of which includes the Raleigh and the Alfred. The Marines would also be recruited for the Willing expedition and head to Mississippi to confront British loyalists.
The Marines Recapture Fort Nassau
History of the Marine Corps - August 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe Marines travel back to the Bahamas for more supplies, but this time the locals won't be so passive.
Revolutionary War: The Marines Recapture Fort Nassau
History of the Marine Corps - August 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe Marines travel back to the Bahamas for more supplies, but this time the locals won't be so passive.
Revolutionary War: John Adams Fights Alongside Marines
History of the Marine Corps - August 13, 2019 01:11 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring this episode, we take a look at Marines onboard the Boston. The ship was ordered to escort John Adams to France and replace Silas Deane as one of the American Commissioners. During their voyage, they would encounter a British vessel and John Adams would fight alongside Marines in this eng...
John Adams Fights Alongside Marines
History of the Marine Corps - August 13, 2019 01:11 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring this episode, we take a look at Marines onboard the Boston. The ship was ordered to escort John Adams to France and replace Silas Deane as one of the American Commissioners. During their voyage, they would encounter a British vessel and John Adams would fight alongside Marines in this eng...
Revolutionary War: The French Pick An Alliance
History of the Marine Corps - July 30, 2019 04:24 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 W...
The French Pick An Alliance
History of the Marine Corps - July 30, 2019 04:24 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 W...
Revolutionary War: The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - July 24, 2019 02:16 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 ...
The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - July 24, 2019 02:16 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 ...
The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - July 17, 2019 02:02 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 "sta...
Revolutionary War: The British Capture Philadelphia (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - July 17, 2019 02:02 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 "sta...
The Marine You've Never Heard of and the Americans Surrender Their First Ship
History of the Marine Corps - July 09, 2019 07:45 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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 ...
Revolutionary War: The Marine You've Never Heard of and the Americans Surrender Their First Ship
History of the Marine Corps - July 09, 2019 07:45 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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 ...
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 3)
History of the Marine Corps - July 02, 2019 03:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 the...
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 3)
History of the Marine Corps - July 02, 2019 03:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 the...
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - June 25, 2019 03:56 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring 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 expiri...
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - June 25, 2019 03:56 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDuring 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 expiri...
The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - June 18, 2019 05:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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 Gene...
Revolutionary War: The Marines Help Out General Washington (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - June 18, 2019 05:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe 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 Gene...
Revolutionary War: The Reprisal Heads to Sea and Support from the French
History of the Marine Corps - June 11, 2019 05:01 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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…exc...
The Reprisal Heads to Sea and Support from the French
History of the Marine Corps - June 11, 2019 05:01 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe 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…exc...
The Marines and the Navy Defend the Delaware
History of the Marine Corps - June 04, 2019 03:34 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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
History of the Marine Corps - June 04, 2019 03:34 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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)
History of the Marine Corps - May 21, 2019 01:25 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 in...
Revolutionary War: The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 2)
History of the Marine Corps - May 21, 2019 01:25 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 in...
Revolutionary War: The Marines Go to the Bahamas (Part 1)
History of the Marine Corps - May 13, 2019 05:06 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis 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 Ma...
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