USMC in the War of 1812

From Wikipedia.

Just a short summary of the Marines in the War of 1812 in honor of yesterday's 238th birthday of the Corps, established November 10, 1775.

Marine detachments participated in all of the great frigate battles during the war. Marines delayed the British march to Washington at the Battle of Bladensburg. I have written that their bravery and determination were one of the reasons the British didn't sack the Marine Corps headquarters and barracks in Washington, D.C..

Marines held the center of General Andrew Jackson's line at the Battle of New Orleans.

By the end of the war, Marines had earned a reputation for their excellent marksmanship, especially in ship actions.

Ooo-Rah!!! --Brock-Perry