History of the Marine Corps
The first and only podcast that takes you deep inside Marine Corps history, exploring its battles, political decisions, and the strategic moves that shaped it from Tun Tavern to today. Neither the United States Marine Corps nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product (or promotion, or service, or activity).
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By early 1945, the Pacific war had reached a turning point. The United States held the Marianas. From there, B-29 bombers struck directly at Japan, but the road to Tokyo was still dangerous.
Halfway along that road lay Iwo Jima, a tiny volcanic island of black sand, jagged rock, and sulfur fumes. On the map it looked insignificant, but its l...
The Philippines became the centerpiece of General Douglas MacArthur’s promise to return. The Army was to lead, but when setbacks on Leyte bogged down operations, Marine aviation and artillery were rushed in. Within hours after their arrival, they were flying convoy cover, striking Japanese shipping, and dueling enemy aircraft. Despite crude airfields and poor coordination under Fifth Air Fo...
The 7th Marines landed on Peleliu under the command of Colonel Herman H. Hanneken. Veterans of Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester, they now faced a new kind of hell. Their mission was to seize the island’s eastern shore, then pivot south to clear Japanese positions threatening the airfield.
Over weeks of unrelenting combat, they fought through blockhouses, mangrove swamps, and the notorio...
In this episode, we examine the 5th Marine Regiment’s role in the brutal Battle of Peleliu. As part of the 1st Marine Division, the 5th Marines were tasked with seizing the island’s strategically vital airfield. They advanced across open terrain under withering fire, securing the airfield despite intense Japanese resistance and extreme environmental conditions. Read more
In this episode, we explore the brutal experience of the 1st Marine Regiment during the early days of Peleliu. Under...
Peleliu was part of the Allies' island-hopping campaign to capture key islands and build forward bases on the path ...
Last episode, we walked through the intense landing at Tinian and how Marines clawed their way inland. Once they secured crucial positions, they wasted no time driving south, dismantling Japanese defenses one step at a time.
Today, we'll conclude our Tinian series by exploring the campaign's dramatic final stages. We'll cover fierce clashes along rugged cliffs, relentless enemy resistance, and logistical adaptations in the face of ...
In this episode, we explore the strategic battle for Tinian, a crucial turning point in the Pacific War. As Marines ...
In early August 1944, the 77th Division prepared to launch a critical attack against Japanese defenses near Mount Sa...
After weeks of brutal combat, relentless bombardment, and fierce resistance, the Japanese momentum on Guam finally c...
After weeks of relentless fighting, Saipan fell into American hands. The strategic island of Guam was next, heavily reinforced and waiting. The enemy had fortified every possible landing spot, preparing meticulously for another bloody defense.
By early July 1944, the brutal fight for Saipan had narrowed to a violent, grinding finish at the island's northern ...
In this episode, American forces on Saipan face intense Japanese resistance as they push northward toward Marpi Point. On Jul...
As Marines advanced across Saipan, the naval battle for the Marianas reached a critical turning point. On June 19, despite do...
With Saipan’s beaches secured but far from safe, Marines now faced the brutal inland fight. The Japanese launched desperate t...
Across the Pacific, Marines had fought fiercely to gain strategic positions that put Tokyo within reach. But the road had been costly, each step paid for in blood, sweat, and sacrifice. Now, all eyes were on the Marianas, a critical chain of islands that would determine the next phase of the war.
This episode dives into the complex planning and intense buildup to the Saipan invasion. We’ll walk through the strategic debates betwee...
The Marines barely had time to catch their breath after Kwajalein before their attention shifted northwest to Enewetak Atoll. Four ...
The initial assault was chaotic—coral reefs slowed the approach, landing craft were wrecked, and units came ashore under heavy fire...
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