The United States steps up its game and sends a squadron to the Mediterranean. We discuss a cunning plan to overthrow the Tripolitan government, some growing pains with two commodores, and cover another incident where Bainbridge…

The Barbary Wars is a whole new chapter for the Marines. Congress sold America's ships, disbanded the Marine Corps, and significantly decreased the size of the Army. America didn't have a military and the Barbary states took advantage…

This week’s episode will close the chapter on the Quasi-War. We’ll discuss the Marines amphibious landing, a few battles where Marine musket fire caused the enemy to retreat…

The episode begins with the death of George Washington. He was loved throughout the United States, and the news of his death sent the country into deep mourning. We also discuss another superb performance by the Constellation, follow the Marines as they…

This episode detours from politics and discusses the Navy and Marine Corps during the start of the Quasi-war with France. We’ll review the construction of a couple of new frigates, weapons used, and…

We draw the curtain back on American politics towards the end of the 18th century. President John Adams is dealing with France attacking and seizing American commerce ships and the Federalists and Democratic-Republican parties are using the conflict to advance their political party. The controversy was a crucial…

This episode introduces the first official war the United States fought as an independent nation. The Quasi-War was an undeclared war against one of our greatest allies during our fight…

We'll tie a bow around Marines serving in the American Revolution and talk about the decision to disband the Continental Marines. We'll also get into some statistics…

This episode takes a look at the rarely talked about privateer and state Marines. 

We take a look at the consequences the Penobscot Expedition had on Continental Marines and conclude with the two remaining detachments of Marines fighting…