Marines of the WorldFighting Regiments of Sea-SoldiersThis page is the beginning of the "Marines of the World" section; all links in this section are on this page. To follow the Links in order click-on the highlighted Link at the bottom of the page; or use the Links at the side. The Previous page was: "Tobruk" Marines the world over, are highly respected for their professionalism, and they are renowned for the prominent roll they play in action; their fighting abilities has been put to the test in every type of warfare; everywhere in the world, and they have more than proved their value, time and time again. They have distinguished themselves over Centuries of fighting for their Country's causes, these men are respected by many, but feared by their enemies. The Royal's are the modern-day commandos they have also proved to be among the fiercest and most highly trained sea soldiers there are. Countries that have a long standing Marine Corps have a maritime history that is heaped in naval and maritime warfare. 1664 Formation of Royal Corps1664 the Royal Marines Corps was formed since then they have possibly fought in more different battle situations than any other maritime corps in history. The 'Bootnecks' (their nick name)have fought in all kinds of ships from the big sailing ships of old, right up to the the massive steel battle ships. They have also carried out the duties of the landing parties. These experiences helped then to become the modern-day commando. When Britain had the largest navy in the world every big ship had bootneck Detachments on board. The Royal's guns crews competed with the seamen to see who the best gunners were, the competition was fierce. Dutch Marines Female Warrior HM Landing Craft Ships Marines United States Marine Corps 1775The United States Marines Corps are without doubt the largest and most powerful force of this type in the world. Their soldiers' bravery in action has earned them great distinction. They have stealth fighters or Special Forces in more than one department. They have fought all their battles with the valour of true professionals. It is to the great regret of both the United States Marine Corps and the Royal Marines that they saw so little of one another during the Second World War, for their special comradeship is unique in the history of international relations. At different periods of the war, ships of the Royal Navy were sent to American ports for repairs, and on these occasions the British Marines received highly privileged treatment from the American Marines. It was not until the major units of the British fleet joined up with the American Navy in the Pacific in 1945, that the two Marine Corps fought in the same area. And even here the contact was not so close as they would have liked. In the Pacific the British Marines fought in and from ships of the Royal Navy. Royal Marine pilots of the Fleet Air Arm took part in the attacks on Japanese ships. And with their naval air comrades helped to stem the whirlwind of Japanese "KamiKaze" pilots, or suicide aircraft which fortunately came into full action too late to effect a radical revision of American Stategy. Spanish Marines SR-71 Blackbird United States Marines Zeebrugge 1918 The Dutch Marines 1665The Dutch Marines joined the sea soldiers of the world in 1665. One year after the British during the Dutch wars with Britain. Two years later they fought each other for the first time on land; when The dutch marines attacked the Landguard Fort, Suffolk, at the entrance to Harwich Harbour where some of the British fleet were laid up. On 2nd July 1667, 1,500 fully equipped Dutch Marines attacked the fort, they were successful at the other forts they attacked; but the Landguard fort was defended by Captain Natanial Darrell with 400 Musketeers (the first recorded British Marines) and with 100 gunners manning the cannons. The nearest Sunday to the 2nd July is still celebrated for that successful defence; to this very day each year and is well worth joining other visitors to experience the happening. Since the end of the Dutch Wars the Netherlands Marine Forces have often trained or fought along side the British Royal Marines. They played an important part in helping to capture the rock of Gibraltar in 1704. They have a long maritime history and have gained respect wherever they have fought.
Modern-day Pages Fast Boats Pages Joe Wezley Pages The Spanish Corps 1537The Spanish Corps have a distinguished history stretching back to 1537. They are the oldest formed Marine Corps in the world. They are a 8,500 strong force with an independent command structure. One of the duties of the Spanish Marines was to stand in the rigging of the big galleons and shoot the officers or the men that were loading the cannons on the other ships they were fighting. Should you have any material about any other marines that you would like to bring to our attention please do not hesitate to contact-us. The next Link Below will be: "D.E.M.S. 1940"
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