History Flashcards
1
Q
When is the Marine Corps birthday
A
November 10, 1775
2
Q
What is the first amphibious raid conducted by Marines?
A
Fort Nassau (Bahamas) March 3, 1776 lead by Capt Samuel Nicholas
3
Q
Where was the Marine Corps born?
A
Tun Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4
Q
Who is the first commandant of the Marine Corps?
A
Major Samuel Nicholas
5
Q
What conflict was in 1805?
A
The battle of Tripoli. Also known as the first Barbary War
6
Q
Why do NCO’s wear the blood stripe?
A
To commemorate the courage and tenacious fighting of the men who fought in the Battle of Chapultepec in September of 1847.
