Marines TV

On April 27, 1805, the Marines fought in the Battle of Derna. The Mameluke sword and part of the Marines Hymn, “to the shores of Tripoli,” originated from the battle of Derna and has remained a part of Marines history for 200 years. (United States Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps). For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

April 27, 2020 marks 215 years since the the Battle of Derna began. It was the first land battle of the United States on foreign soil, after the Revolutionary War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Justin M. Smith). For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at Kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

This video brings to life a painting of the Marine Corps' first ground battle on foreign soil.