Dec 28, 2020
This episode explores one of the most respected Marines in Marine Corps history – Archibald Henderson. Henderson served as the commandant for 38 years; the longest anyone held that position. This length of service earned him the nickname, “Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.” This motivator will be in charge for...
Dec 21, 2020
This episode discusses the Second Barbary War, also known as the Algerine War. This conflict is relatively quick and will only take one episode to cover. Although there isn’t as much to talk about compared to other wars we reviewed, it is still a significant conflict, and the United States Marine Corps and the United...
Dec 14, 2020
This episode sums up the War of 1812. We discuss statistics, and I go over many compliments paid to Marines for their action during the war. We cover a few democratic changes in the United States, one of which is voting rights, and conclude with an overview of the next conflict.
Dec 7, 2020
The British advance on New Orleans. We’ll discuss the British and the United States' troop movement and review how the two belligerents prepare for battle. We also touch on the peace treaty in Ghent and the complications of negotiating between the two countries.
Nov 30, 2020
This battle was another blow to the United States. The Marines, severely outnumbered, will stand their ground even as militiamen and the US Army flee the battlefield.