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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.

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