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8 Cards in this Set
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First to fight |
Entered the revolution in 1775 |
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Leathernecks |
Dates back to the leather sock or worn as part of the uniform from 1775-1875 |
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Devil Dogs |
Coined during the battle of belleau wood 1918 by the Germans from their word "Teufelhunden" |
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Tun Tavern |
Birthplace of Marines. Created in 10 NOV 1775 in Philadelphia PA. Captain Samuel Nicholas. |
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Derna, Tripoli |
1805. Marines stormed the Barbary pirates and raised the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere. |
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Belleau Wood |
Greatest battle in history at Belleau Wood, France during world war 1. Earned the name Devil Dog. |
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Belleau Wood |
Greatest battle in history at Belleau Wood, France during world war 1. Earned the name Devil Dog. |
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Chosin Reservoir |
November of 1950. Marines smashed 7 enemy divisions. Brought all operable equipment. |
