Quasi-War E33: Silent and Deadly: Marines Trojan Horse Raid in Puerto Plata
The newly reestablished Marine Corps wasted no time proving its worth. As war raged at sea, Marines played a role in shipboard combat, manning the rigging as sharpshooters, defending against boarding parties, and unleashing devastating musket fire.
Their expertise turned the tide in battles like the Constellation’s fight against La Vengeance and Experiment’s brutal engagement with Haitian pirates. Marines also fought on land, reinforcing besieged positions and launching daring assaults.
Meanwhile, political battles in Washington shaped the future of the Corps as Congress debated its role and funding. Despite their battlefield success, the Marines faced an uncertain future.
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