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The United States Marine Corps traces its heritage to the British Royal Marines. The Royal Marines were formed during the early stages of the Second Dutch War. King Charles II sanctioned the formation of the "Duke of York" and "Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot", the first Regiment to be formed specially for service afloat.
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What are Marines given at graduation?
A permanent name change. They will forever be known as Marines.
How did the united state Marines get the name devil dog?
It was given to marines in WWI by the Germans for their ferocity in battle.
How did the marines get the name devil dog?
Germans
Why do marines not wear name tags on jeopardy?
None of the contestants, including Marines, wear name tags on the show. The contestants' names are shown on their scoreboard.
What is the name of the marine corps song?
The Marines Hymn, oo-rah!
Name for elite US soldiers in Vietnam?
United States Marines
What nickname is given to marine soldiers?
the nickname given to the US Marines is Jarhead
What is the collective noun for marines?
The collective noun is a muscle of marines.
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US Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon.The marines were withdrawn from Lebanon A+ answerThe Marines were withdrawn from Lebanon
What is the regimental name of the royal marines?
duke of york and albuny marrytime regiment on foot :)
What does loveys mean?
The name Lovey's derived from the name Lovegrove. It was a nicknamed penned by fellow Marines while serving in Vietnam.
Are the U S Marines apart of the army or is it an individual branch in the military?
The Marines are part of the Navy. Originally they were solders who fought on ships, hence the name Marines. When pirates would try to take over a ship, Marines would fight against them. Later Marines were also used for land battles.
