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57 Cards in this Set
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Battle of Belleu Wood
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Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history.
WWI, helped crush German offfensive, thus receiving the name "Teufelhunden" |
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What battle had the greatest amount of troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine Command?
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Battle of the Marinanas Island
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07 Aug 1942
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1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadacanal in Solomon Islands
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1933
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FMF Came to Be
tested and developed materials for landing operations and expeditionary services |
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1917
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Marines landed as part of the American Force in France
8 distinct operations Awarded French Fourrage still worn by members of 5/6th Marines |
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Who was Louis B "Chesty" Puller?
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Served with a force of 32 Marines that became famous for their ability to engage rebels in the jungles of Nicaragua
"Tiger of the Mountains" |
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Who was the Marine Corps first enlisted woman
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PVT Opha Mae Johnson
13 August 1918 |
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What battle did General Henderson lead?
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Indian War, War with Mexico, opening with China and the disorder in Central America
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When did Brevet Brigadier General Archibald Henderson take command as the Commandant of the Marine Corps
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1820 until his death in 1859
39 Years as Commandant The "Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps" |
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1805
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Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates Stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli"
Raised Stars and Stripes for the First time in Eastern Hemispere |
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What did Gunnery Sgt Dan Daly yell to his men during the Battle of Belleau Wood?
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Come on you son of a bitches... do you want to live forever?
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1776
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First landing during Revolutionary War
Invaded New Providence Island in Bahamas Seized guns and supplies Uniform was a stiff leather stock worn around neck "Leatherneck" |
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Who did Pappy Boyington Command?
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VMH 214
Black Sheep |
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1991
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Operation Desert Storm launched when Iraq refused to comply with NATO
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What is Major Gregory Boyington recognized for?
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Prowess in Aerial Dogfights
Top Ranking Flying Ace 28 Victories |
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What is Sgt Major John Quick remembered for?
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His performance at Cuzco Well (GTMO) where he participated in an operation to seize an advance base for the Atlantic Fleet BN of Marines
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Where did Marines get the nickname "Leatherneck" from?
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Revolutionary War 1776
Uniform of the Day included a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck |
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1859
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Under the command of Robert E Lee, Marines stormed US Arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down the slave revolt led by abolitionist John Brown
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What battle did Marines raise the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Eastern hemisphere?
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1805 , when Marine stormed the Barbary Pirate stronghold in Libya
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1982
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Deployed to Lebanon as a multinational peacekeeping force
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Suicide Truck Bomb attack in Lebanon
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23 Oct 1983
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How many Americans were killed in the Suicide Truck bombings in Lebanon?
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241
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How many Americans were injured in the Suicide Truck bombings in Lebanon?
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70
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1900
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Boxer Rebellion
Marines defended the American Legation in Peking China |
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When did the Marines land in France and thus earned the French Fourrage that is still worn by 5/6th Marines?
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1917
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1883
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SEMPER FI came to Be
Official Moto Always Faithful |
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What award did Sgt Major Quick recieve?
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Medal of Honor for semaphoring an emergency lift of the Naval bombardment while under Spanish and American Shellfire
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When did the US Marines begin operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait?
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1991
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What Marine was recognized for 2 Medal of Honor's and for what Conflicts?
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Sgt Major Dan Daly "Double D"
1st Chinese Boxer Rebellion 2nd First CACO War in Haiti |
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When was the Marine Corps Created?
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Nov 10, 1775
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Where is the birthplace of the USMC?
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Philadelphia PA, Tun Tavern
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Who was the first commandant of the USMC?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas (ordered to raise 2 BN's)
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When did the USMC become part of the USN?
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1834 the Marine Corps became a whore
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When the the USMC enter the Halls of Montezuma?
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1847 the Mexican's went to heaven... also helped take CA
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When was the EGA adopted and by whom?
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1868 (EGA is great), 7th Commandant General Jacob Zeilin
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What does the EGA stand for?
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Worldwide service and sea traditions... Eagle represents Nation itself
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Who was the first USMC aviator and when?
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Lucky #13... 1913 Major Cunningham
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Marine Corps Equipment Board was established where?
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Quantico VA
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When did the USMC land in South Vietnam
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1965
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What rating did USMC receive by the Germans?
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Storm Troops
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When was the Battle of Marianas Isand?
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June & July 1943
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How many troops did LT Gen Hollland Smith command during the Battle of Marianas Island?
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136,000 troops >number in troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine command
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When was the Battle of Tarawa?
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20 NOV 1943
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What were the significant events of Tarawa?
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Island secured in 76 hours, reef prevented landing crafts from reaching beach causing heavy casualties
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When was the Battle of Iwo Jima
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19 Feb 1945
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What were the signifant events of Iwo Jima?
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Largest Marine battle in history commanded by Major General Harry Schmidt, 5th Amphib Corps of Marines
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How many casualities in Iwo Jima?
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23,000
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What was Admiral Nimitz quoted as saying?
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"Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue"
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What was Ira Hayes known for?
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The Pima Indian in the famous photo taken of the 2nd flag raising on Mt Surabchi 23 Feb 1945
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Chosin Reservoir
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Nov 1950... USMC faced 10 Chinese Disions, which 7 were destroyed. All operational equipment was used to evacuate the wouned and dead
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When was the Battle of Hue City?
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Jan 1968, during Tet New Year
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When was Hue City secured?
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25 feb 1968
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What was the significance of GTMO?
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Demonstrated the USMC as assault troops
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Who was the first Marine Corps woman general?
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Brigadier General Margaret A. Brewer 11 May 1978
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What Act states the present structure of the Marine Corps
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National Security Act of 1947, ammended in 1952
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What years did General Brewer serve as the Director of WM's
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1973-1977, 7th and last director
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How many paces do you begin salute?
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At least 6 paces, but no more than 30.
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