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The first was Captain Samuel Nicholas who was commissioned to create the Marine Corps 5 days before the legislation to create the Continental Marines was passed by the Congress. At least by tradition, the Tun Tavern Proprietor Robert Mullen was his Marine Recruiter and the first Marine to be made a Sergeant.
The Royal Marines with Reserves totals only about 8,300 men and dates from 1664.
The Netherlands Marine Corps dates from 1665.
The Russian Naval Infantry has existed since 1705.
That handles the US Marine Corps, but there have been marines in earlier times and surely the Phoenicians had them hundreds of years earlier for both internal and external security.
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What do the marines?
Marines are the first to fight.
Where the marines first known as snipers?
No Marines where first know as ship guards, they where on the old ships and fight the British marines.
What were the first US Marines known as?
Continental Marines.
Does Greece have a good army and special forces?
yes Greece got very goood marines . russia marines are first usa second and greek third . they are good beause they got soul You must be mistaken,the British Royal Marines are the finest in the world,the best in the world.
Why are the Marines called Devil Dogs?
The doberman is often used in the marines. They are very easy to train and are the most intelligent dog, but are very aggressive and vicious.
Who were the European settlers of Australia?
The very first European settlers in Australia (not including the Aborigines who were the first inhabitants) were a mix of convicts, officers and marines, and free settlers, all of whom came from Britain.
What was the marines first nickname?
stupd!
What is the Marines founding father?
The first commandant of the USA Marines was Major Samuel Nicholas. The Marines started in 1775 but there is no official "founding" father
Are Royal Marines some of the best trained soldiers in the world?
No, they are some of the very best trained Marines in the World.
Why were the marines on the ships for the first fleet?
The marines were required as guards and soldiers. They were there to enact the orders of the officers.
Are marines the first line of defense?
yea
What did the marines do on the First Fleet after they landed?
The marines were the soldiers. they guarded the convicts, and helped to enforce the laws of the new colony.
