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The Corps was created as the Continental Marines in 1775 to provide Naval Infantry for the US Navy and to project Naval Power to the four corners of the earth. It was a tough task since the Navy did not own a Ship of the Line at the time.
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Why did the marines begin?
The marines had to begin because they wanted to save people that hurt and graduate
What happen after 240 US Marines were killed in Lebanon?
US Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon.The marines were withdrawn from Lebanon A+ answerThe Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon
How does the marines protect us?
the marines protect us from the air
What were the first US Marines known as?
Continental Marines.
How many us marines inlisted in the vienam war?
Approximately 391,000 US Marines served in the Vietnam War; approximately 14,838 US Marines died in Vietnam.
What does the US Marines help your nation?
how do marines help our nation
Was there a minimum height for US Marines in world war 2?
Minimum height US marines
What were the problems that the US Marines encountered in executing D-Day?
There were no US Marines at D-Day.
Do the US Seagoing Marines use the Marine Hymn as their song?
Why, hell yes! We seagoing Marines are MARINES!
What happened after 240 marines were killed in Lebanon?
US Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon.The marines were withdrawn from Lebanon A+ answerThe Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon
How many US marines died in the vietnam war?
I have numerous books on D-Day which say US Marines did not fight there. All 4 Marine divisions were active in the Pacific at that
Was the US Marines in England during 1942-1944?
During WWII and onward, normally large US Navy warships had a contingent of US Marines aboard, as part of the vessel's crew (Marines assigned to the warship). If any LARGE US Navy warships were in England, US Marines were probably present too.
