Episode 10 · May 21, 2019
America's First Amphibious Assault
In the spring of 1776, the Continental Navy and Marine Corps launched a daring mission in the Bahamas. Commodore Esek Hopkins and Captain Samuel Nicholas led a …
Episode 11 · June 04, 2019
From Victory in the Bahamas to River Warfare
After seizing weapons and supplies during their daring raid in the Bahamas, the Continental Marines returned from their first amphibious operation with renewed …
Episode 12 · June 11, 2019
Marines Expand Their Role at Sea
By early 1776, Captain Miles Pennington was recruiting Marines aboard the Reprisal, laying the groundwork for what would become a legendary fighting force. Thes…
Episode 13 · June 18, 2019
Philadelphia's Marines on the Brink of Invasion
Major Samuel Nicholas, the first Marine Commandant, organized new detachments for freshly built frigates like the Washington, Randolph, Effingham, and Delaware.…
Episode 14 · June 25, 2019
Marines and the Historic Crossing of the Delaware
As winter tightened its grip, General Washington's army faced immense challenges after several defeats. Outnumbered and pursued by British forces under General …
Episode 15 · July 02, 2019
Battling Cold, Hunger, and the British
Cadwalader led his men deeper into New Jersey, with Marines at his side. Supplies dwindled, shoes fell apart, and icy winds pierced their thin coats. Despite th…
Episode 16 · July 09, 2019
John Trevett - The Unsung Marine of the Revolution
The Revolutionary War is rich with famous leaders like George Washington and John Paul Jones, but history also owes much to individuals like Marine John Trevett…
Episode 17 · July 17, 2019
Lightning Strikes, Desertions, and Three-Year Enlistments
The challenges faced by Continental forces during the Revolution extended far beyond the battlefield. Recruitment was a constant struggle, with many soldiers de…
Episode 18 · July 24, 2019
1777 - A Year of Grit and Determination
As winter tightened its grip, General Washington's army faced immense challenges after several defeats. Outnumbered and pursued by British forces under General …
Episode 19 · July 30, 2019
The Ranger Strikes Fear into Britain
The American Revolution wasn't just fought on land—it raged across the seas, where the Continental Marines played a crucial role. One of their most daring missi…
Episode 20 · August 13, 2019
The Forgotten Fence: The Marines Secret Entry into Fort Nassau
The British seized Philadelphia in late 1777, forcing American ships like the Boston and the Providence to scramble for men and supplies, often amid desertion a…
Episode 21 · August 19, 2019
Silent Raiders: How Trevett's Marines Took Nassau
Battles aren't always won through brute force—sometimes, deception and speed are the sharpest weapons. Captain Trevett's raid on Nassau in 1776 was a masterclas…
Episode 22 · August 27, 2019
Alfred's Defeat, Trowbridge's Corruption, and and Willing's Raids
The loss of the Randolph was only the beginning of a brutal year for the Continental Navy. The Alfred fell to the British, its crew was taken prisoner, and the …
Episode 23 · September 13, 2019
Piracy or Patriotism: Marines on the Mississippi and the Navy's Struggles
Captain James Willing was given a mission: disrupt British control of the Mississippi River. What followed was a campaign that blurred the lines between patriot…
Episode 24 · September 28, 2019
Disaster in Maine: The Penobscot Gamble
The Penobscot Expedition was one of the most ambitious—and ultimately disastrous—naval campaigns of the American Revolution. What should have been a swift victo…
Episode 25 · October 14, 2019
The Cost of Hesitation: Penobscot's Collapse
What started as a promising attempt to reclaim Maine from the British ended in complete disaster. Despite superior numbers and early successes, American forces …
Episode 26 · October 23, 2019
The Last Days of the Continental Marines at Sea
The Continental Marines played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, serving as shock troops, naval infantry, and shipboard guards. However, by 1779, their…
Episode 27 · January 08, 2020
State and Privateer Marines: The Forgotten Naval Warriors
As we approach the final chapters of our series on Marines in the American Revolution, we'll look beyond the Continental Marines and recognize the contributions…
Episode 28 · January 16, 2020
The Final Days of the Continental Marines
The Continental Marines fought bravely for over seven years, proving their value in both land and naval battles. However, they never became the large structured…
Episode 8 · May 06, 2019
Pay Disputes, Recruiting, and Early Marine Life
George Washington wasn't thrilled about pulling two battalions from his Army to create a whole new military branch. He had bigger battles to fight and limited r…
Episode 9 · May 13, 2019
Marines Set Sail for New Providence
Commodore Esek Hopkins assembled America's first Continental Navy, leading a small fleet eager to take action against British forces. After weeks trapped in ice…