The History of the Black Marine
Any Marine can quickly recite the birth date of the U.S. Marine Corps, 10 Nov. 1775.
History
Jumping Into History
“Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.”
Could Panzer VIII Maus Stood A Chance Against M1A1 Abrams?
While pitting these two juggernauts seems obviously impractical, could the behemoth Maus stand a chance against the American Abrams?
M202 FLASH: The Rise and Fall of US Army’s Quad-Tube Rocket Launcher
The M202 FLASH is a lightweight, four-tube rocket launcher designed to replace the hazardous, aging M2 flamethrower in the 1970s.
Remember the 1983 Soviet Nuclear False Alarm Incident
When a nuclear alarm went off shortly after midnight in the fall of 1983, a USSR officer on duty had to make a life-changing decision.
Adversaries to Allies: How the US and Japan Become Best Friends After Ugly War
Japan and the US have maintained tight-knit relations for the last seven decades, despite having an ugly past less than a century ago.
The Ventura Sailor Returns Home 81 Years After Dying in Pearl Harbor Attack
81 years after being killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the remains of Shipfitter (SF) 2nd Class Claude Ralph Garcia, assigned to the Colorado-class battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) returned to Ventura County
US-Indonesia Continues To Enjoy Decades-long Bilateral Ties
Indonesia, a venerable leader in the ASEAN, is among the vital partners of the US in the Indo-Pacific region for more than seven decades.
How MacArthur’s Promise Opened the Doors for US-Philippine Solid Partnership
MacArthur’s “I shall return” promise to return and save the Philippines paved the way for a decade of US-Philippine relations.
‘Peace and Democracy’: The Common Ground US, South Korea Share
Here’s a quick look back on the alliance history between the US and South Korea and the former’s role in keeping the North at bay.
The Pic of the Day: A 120mm Mortier Fired by the Royal Netherlands Army
120mm mortar produced by Hotchkiss-Brandt (HB) for the Royal Netherlands Army, 16 in active service. To be replaced by 20 new 120mm mortars and 4 launchers with loitering munitions from 2023 onwards.
SOFREP Crossword #0005: The Marine Corps
Test your knowledge of USMC history with this weeks crossword puzzle
