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The American Marines marched 500 miles across North Africa to launch a surprise attack against Axis forces during World War II. This operation was part of the broader Allied campaign to secure North Africa and ultimately gain a foothold for further operations in Europe. The surprise attack aimed to disrupt enemy supply lines and weaken their positions in the region.
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William Eaton led a daring expedition in 1805 to rescue American captives held by the Bey of Tripoli in Darnah, Libya. He organized a small force of U.S. Marines, mercenaries, and local allies, and marched overland from Egypt. Upon reaching Darnah, Eaton successfully orchestrated a surprise attack, which culminated in the liberation of the captives. His bold actions helped demonstrate U.S. resolve against piracy and established Eaton as a prominent figure in early American military history.
yes i think there were some casualties, especially in the 1983 terrorist bomb attack killed 241 American troops mostly marines.
the attack on Pearl Harbor wasn't illegal. The attack was a surprise by the Japanese who were dependent on the American supply of oil in the Pacific Ocean.
During the Spanish-American War, George Dewey launched a surprise attack on the Spanish in Manila. This naval attack against the Spanish fleet occurred in 1898 at the start of the war, and the Spanish were defeated.
Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack occurred in two separate waves. At the end of the attack, all 8 US battleships there were either sunk/severely damaged. Over 2,400 American sailors were killed in the surprise attack.
On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack occurred in two separate waves. At the end of the attack, all 8 US battleships there were either sunk/severely damaged. Over 2,400 American sailors were killed in the surprise attack.
The lyrics come from the war with Mexico. "One battalion of Marines marched with General Scott to Mexico City participating in the final attack on the Castle of Chapultepec and the march to the National Palace, the Halls of the Montezumas. Source; Guidebook for Marines, 18th Edition, 2001. Published by the Marine Corps Association, Quantico VA.