Ten of the toughest and most important battles the US Marines ever fought

[kingofnerf]

Over the course of the 245-year history of the Corps, US Marines have waged war around the world, building a reputation as an unstoppable force.

On many occasions, the Marines have found themselves tasked with what seemed impossible while surrounded, outnumbered, and outgunned. Often the "first to fight," the Marines regularly suffered heavy casualties in the bloody battles they fought, but the Devil Dogs made sure those sacrifices cost their enemies dearly.

These are 10 of the toughest and most iconic battles the Marine Corps ever fought.

https://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-some-of-the-most-iconic-battles-the-us-marines-ever-fought-2018-11

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Good stuff...thanks.

 

[TKE226]

good find, good read. 

 

[Blitzkrieg]

https://www.businessinsider.com/these-are-some-of-the-most-iconic-battles-the-us-marines-ever-fought-2018-11

Have you seen the miniseries,  The Pacific?

 

[Swayin]

Hard to pick just 10. Also hard to leave Tarawa off the list, IMO.