Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 21st day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1940, the Two Ocean Navy Act authorizes a vast expansion in the size of the fleet and naval aviation. Under this plan, Marine aviation will increase to 1,500 aircraft. In 1942, the 23rd Marines, an infantry regiment, is established at New River. In 1943, the 1st Raider Regiment, supported by […]
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History of Our Corps – July 20
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1803, Marines and sailors from the U.S. blockading squadron land on shore in a bay near Tripoli to drive off defending soldiers while other Americans burn 10 small enemy cargo ships. In 1836, Commandant Henderson and the 1st Battalion of Marines depart Fort Monroe, Virginia, by steamer for the Georgia coast. […]
History of Our Corps – July 19
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1779, 300 Continental Marines attacked the British at Fort George, Penobscot Bay. In 1835, during a large fire in New York City, Marines from the Brooklyn Navy Yard deploy to prevent looting. In 1918, after suffering heavy losses and gaining ground in the face of a German counterattack, the Marine Brigade […]
History of Our Corps – July 18
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1779, the Ranger, the Queen of France, and the frigate Providence use the cover of heavy fog to cut out and capture 10 ships of a large convoy near the Newfoundland Banks. Continental Marines attacked British forces in Maine. (Maine became the 23rd state on 15 March, 1820 as part […]
History of Our Corps – July 17
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1862, Marines and sailors from the Potomac land at Pascagoula, Mississippi, and destroy the telegraph. Back aboard a launch, they skirmish with Confederate troops ashore. In 1943, AirSols executes a 192-plane strike against shipping concentrated at the southern end of Bougainville Island. Marine fighters claim 41 of the 52 […]
History of Our Corps – July 16
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, Major J. G. Reynolds commanded 350 Marines in the first Battle of Bull Run in Virginia. In 1863, the Marine detachment of the sloop Wyoming participates in her battle with Japanese shore batteries and ships in the straits of Shimonoseki. In 1869, fifty Marines from the Brooklyn Navy Yard take […]