Some more from the birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
On November 10, 1775, Captain Samuel Nichols was authorized by Congress to form two battalions of Continental Marines.
During the Civil War, the Marines played a moderate role, mostly blockade duty. About half of the officer corps resigned and started the Confederate States Marine Corps.
A Battalion of Marines was hastily formed and took part at the First Battle of Bull Run, but performed poorly, taking part in the panic run back to Washington DC with the rest of the Army.
Marines also participated in the Naval Column attack on Fort Fisher, NC.
It's a Marine Thing. --Blockade-R
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
