In the games Napoleonic Empires and Medieval Diplomacy 2 there are Marine units. However the Wikipedia entries on Medieval Warfare, Napoleonic Warfare, Amphibious Warfare and Marine do not mention the existence of any kind of designated Marine forces in these early times. Does anyone know about the history of designated Marine infantry forces?
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Originally posted by AThousandYoungOn November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized that two battalions of Marines be raised. http://marine76.8m.com/history.htm
In the games Napoleonic Empires and Medieval Diplomacy 2 there are Marine units. However the Wikipedia entries on Medieval Warfare, Napoleonic Warfare, Amphibious Warfare and Marine do not mention the existence of any kind of designated Marine forces in these early times. Does anyone know about the history of designated Marine infantry forces?
Obviously, the term must have been used prior to this.
EDIT: This site claims that the term "Marines" was first used in 1672 referring to the British Royal Marines. http://www.freewebs.com/crmc/marinefacts.htm#27567219
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Originally posted by no1marauderThanks. BTW, your picture seems to be broken.
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized that two battalions of Marines be raised. http://marine76.8m.com/history.htm
Obviously, the term must have been used prior to this.
EDIT: This site claims that the term "Marines" was first used in 1672 referring to the British Royal Marines. http://www.freewebs.com/crmc/marinefacts.htm#27567219
EDIT - At least sometimes I get the red x. Sometimes I don't.
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Also:
Quote from;
http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server.php?show=nav.3840
The earliest naval battle we know about in British waters was in 719 between factions of the Dalriata. It is likely there were many similar actions all around these islands from the earliest times
Known as the Royal Marines in the UK
http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/specfor/RM-pred.htm
Originally posted by AThousandYoungA marine is simply a soldier who fights on a ship.
Well, the Romans were doing Marine style warfare on ships in the Mediterranean, but I think they just used normal Legionaires.
The Roman marines or "milites classiarii" were organised in permanent units. They played a crucial role in breaking Carthaginian sea-power.
Seems that the earliest known marines were Egyptian:
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/navy.htm