Feb 19, 2020
This 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 Lieutenant Presley...
Feb 12, 2020
The 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 Washington, D.C., and take a...
Feb 4, 2020
This 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.