History Of The Marine Corps

By the summer of 1814, the United States was on its heels. The capital had burned, Fort Washington had fallen without a fight, and Alexandria had surrendered. The British were tearing through the East Coast with little resistance, and it seemed like every decision by U.S. leadership only made things worse. But while the war’s political and military failures were piling up, one thing remained consistent: Marines and sailors kept showing up, ready to fight. The Navy and Marine Corps played a critical role in slowing the British advance, even when outnumbered and outgunned. Their efforts, alongside local militias and U.S. Army forces, helped shift the tide in Baltimore, a turning point that kept the war from spiraling into total disaster. ************* Visit HistoryoftheMarineCorps.com to subscribe to our newsletter, explore episode notes and images, and see our references. Follow us on social media for updates and bonus content: Facebook and Twitter (@marinehistory) and Instagram (@historyofthemarines). Visit A