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History of the Marine Corps

The first and only podcast covering the battles, strategies, political decisions, and origin of the United States Marine Corps, from the origin of Tun Tavern to today.

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Jul 30, 2019

This 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...


Jul 24, 2019

This 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.


Jul 17, 2019

This 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...


Jul 9, 2019

The 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...


Jul 2, 2019

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...