The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.
The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.
Major Samuel Nicholas was the first captain of the Marines and in 1776 led his men on a daring raid on the Bahamas, establishing the Marines as a formidable fighting force.